Know the middle before chasing the edges.
The median sold price gives buyers and sellers a calmer baseline than active list prices. From there, compare condition, neighborhood, lot, age, and school/commute fit.
Discover Houston
Urban neighborhoods, job centers, and lifestyle pockets in every direction.
Houston buyers compare very different neighborhood experiences: Inner Loop walkability, Energy Corridor access, Medical Center proximity, luxury high-rise living, and established residential pockets.
Use this guide as a central Houston comparison layer, then verify exact school, flood, tax, and commute details by address.
Around Houston
See what's nearby.
Explore restaurants, everyday essentials, schools, parks, healthcare, shopping, wellness, worship, and family-friendly places around Houston, TX.
156 mapped pointsCurated Google picks + NCES schools + local map sources
Listings feed
Houston homes for sale.
Live IDX listings for Houston homes, filtered through Lofty and styled to match the Area Guide listing tiles.
- $116KMedian income
- $694KMedian home value
43%
Owner-occupied housing context
Average commute context
Bachelor's degree or higher
Average household size
Under 1816%
18–3432%
35–6438%
65+13%
Married couple38%
With children14%
Living alone44%
Owner43%
Renter57%
Vacant11%
2010+28%
1980–200936%
Pre-198036%
Drive alone65%
Carpool5%
Transit2%
Work from home22%
Population age 5+ speaking a language other than English at home.
32,004 residents from 2020 to 2024.
Top local picks
Discover local gems.
The map shows the full nearby layer. This section highlights highly reviewed nearby businesses using Google rating signals where available, filtered for strong review quality and local relevance.
Dining & Coffee
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
Google Places · 4.7★ · 3,983 reviews
Dining & Coffee
The Breakfast Klub
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
Google Places · 4.7★ · 10,005 reviews
Dining & Coffee
Citizen of Montrose - Restaurant, Bar & Cafe
Cafe · 1.7 mi
Google Places · 4.7★ · 4,779 reviews
Dining & Coffee
Axelrad Beer Garden
Restaurant · 1.8 mi
Google Places · 4.7★ · 6,639 reviews
Dining & Coffee
Barnes & Noble
Cafe · 2.4 mi
Google Places · 4.7★ · 2,567 reviews
Dining & Coffee
Pavon Coffee Den
Cafe · 1.5 mi
Google Places · 4.6★ · 534 reviews
Shopping & Services
M-K-T
Shopping Mall · 2.8 mi
Google Places · 4.7★ · 549 reviews
Shopping & Services
Trader Joe's
Store · 2.9 mi
Google Places · 4.7★ · 4,250 reviews
Shopping & Services
H-E-B
Store · 1.7 mi
Google Places · 4.6★ · 2,976 reviews
Shopping & Services
H-E-B
Store · 2.5 mi
Google Places · 4.6★ · 5,057 reviews
Shopping & Services
H-E-B
Store · 4.0 mi
Google Places · 4.6★ · 5,399 reviews
Shopping & Services
Lakewood Church
Store · 4.4 mi
Google Places · 4.6★ · 5,524 reviews
Fitness & Wellness
Palazzio Nail Lounge The Heights
Spa · 1.6 mi
Google Places · 4.9★ · 1,524 reviews
Fitness & Wellness
River Oaks Thai Massage
Spa · 1.7 mi
Google Places · 4.9★ · 5,394 reviews
Fitness & Wellness
Cheeva Som Retreat Massage Houston
Spa · 2.6 mi
Google Places · 4.9★ · 711 reviews
Fitness & Wellness
LADY LASH PRO
Spa · 4.4 mi
Google Places · 4.9★ · 969 reviews
Fitness & Wellness
Momentum Indoor Climbing Silver Street
Gym · 0.9 mi
Google Places · 4.8★ · 2,622 reviews
Fitness & Wellness
Milano Nail Spa West U
Spa · 4.2 mi
Google Places · 4.8★ · 3,712 reviews
Daily Essentials
H-E-B Curbside Pickup & Grocery Delivery - MacGregor Market
Pharmacy · 3.2 mi
Google Places · 4.6★ · 2,257 reviews
Daily Essentials
Legacy Community Health - Montrose
Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
Google Places · 4.3★ · 1,689 reviews
Daily Essentials
Legacy Community Health - Fifth Ward Lyons
Pharmacy · 2.5 mi
Google Places · 4.2★ · 666 reviews
Daily Essentials
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy · 4.1 mi
Google Places · 4.4★ · 77 reviews
Daily Essentials
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy · 2.5 mi
Google Places · 4.3★ · 84 reviewsSources: Google Places ratings/review counts, refreshed daily. Verify hours, availability, and business details before visiting.
Elementary Schools.
Crockett El77007 · 1.14 miPublic School
Blackshear El77004 · 2.19 miPublic School
Macgregor El77004 · 2.33 miPublic School
Harvard El77007 · 2.36 miPublic School
Lockhart El77004 · 2.97 miPublic School
Field El77008 · 3.04 miPublic School
River Oaks El77019 · 3.16 miPublic School
Poe El77098 · 3.23 miPublic School
Middle Schools.
Lanier Middle77098 · 2.51 miPublic School
Hamilton Middle77008 · 3.49 miPublic School
Tanglewood Middle77056 · 5.96 miPublic School
Discovery Middle77057 · 8.18 miPublic School
Spring Branch Middle77024 · 8.94 miPublic School
Memorial Middle77024 · 11.03 miPublic School
Spring Forest Middle77079 · 13.64 miPublic School
High Schools.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts77002 · 0.61 miPublic School
Carnegie Vanguard H S77019 · 1.01 miPublic School
Yates H S77004 · 2.68 miPublic School
Heights H S77008 · 2.8 miPublic School
Energy Institute H S77004 · 3.24 miPublic School
Lamar H S77098 · 3.66 miPublic School
Debakey H S For Health Prof77030 · 4.46 miPublic School
Wisdom H S77057 · 8.08 miPublic School
Other Schools.
School For Accelerated Lrn77002 · 0.64 miPublic School
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center77002 · 0.65 miPublic School
Heritage Classical Academy School77007 · 0.75 miPublic School
Gregory-lincoln Ed Ctr77019 · 0.96 miPublic School
A+ Unlimited Potential - University77004 · 1.27 miPublic School
Elevate Collegiate77004 · 1.27 miPublic School
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy77019 · 1.32 miPublic School
Houston Academy For International Studies77004 · 1.61 miPublic School
Source: NCES EDGE Public School Locations 2023-24. 71 schools cached. Verify attendance assignment with the district using the exact property address.
Today’s conditions
Current air quality and forecast for Houston, TX.
Check the latest AQI and weather before planning tours, commutes, inspections, or outdoor time in the neighborhood.
Unhealthy
O3 near Houston-Galveston-Brazoria
Observed 2026-05-13 14:00 CST · EPA AirNowSunny
This Afternoon · Wind 0 to 5 mph
Source: National Weather Service / NOAA
Map source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer and Census/TIGER Houston, TX guide boundary. Flood maps are informational and should be verified for the exact property address.
End note
Houston rewards buyers who compare the whole picture.
Homes, schools, commute, flood due diligence, market pace, and lifestyle signals all matter. Use this guide as the starting point, then narrow the search with current inventory and property-specific verification.