Hidden from the big city hustle and bustle, Baytown is one of the Texas Gulf Coast's best kept secrets. With a population of approximately 80,000, it is the fourth largest city in the Houston metropolitan area and is situated at the north end of Galveston Bay. The Baytown area was the location for the first offshore drilling operation in Texas (second in the nation) and is currently experiencing tremendous growth brought on by expansions in the energy market. Baytown is currently experiencing a tremendous economic boom which is increasing the quality of living for its residents.