The City of Victoria is a strong, growing community situated 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico on the mid-Texas Gulf Coast and serves as a regional hub for more than 185,000 citizens. Big-city convenience and small town friendliness are two Victoria ingredients that blend to appeal to all ages. Looking for a location to grow your business and nurture your family? Victoria, Texas is the place to be! The moderate climate, comparative low costs of goods and services, and ease of travel allow residents and tourists alike to take advantage of abundant recreational opportunities, festivals, cultural attractions, outdoor events and sport opportunities every months of the year. Area attractions include historic missions, wildlife refuges, fresh and salt water fishing, hunting and golfing. The Victoria Independent School District is the largest public school system in the Golden Crescent Region with 15 elementary schools, three junior high schools, three high school, 103 total buildings, 14 athletic fields and more than 2,100 employees. Victoria has almost 9 square miles of state-designated Texas Enterprise Zone created specifically for businesses. The areas economic forecast shows Victoria is expected to make definite positive gains over the next 5 years. There are no current zoning restrictions regarding construction in the city of Victoria.