2021 Best Places to Buy a House in the Houston Area

Brookside Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 3.77 out of 5  13 reviews

Parent: It's peaceful, quiet, easy to get around.
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Nassau Bay

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4.23 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: Right next to the Johnson Space Center. Beautiful, unique houses in the neighborhood. Lots of older residents and families. Not too far from Downtown Houston, an hour away from Galveston, and close to water.
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Taylor Lake Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: The suburban area outside of Houston that I live in is a bit of a tourist attraction because of NASA and Johnson Space Center being so close by. The families that populate my area of town, while very diverse, are honeslty some of the freindliest people around. Maybe it's just out Southern Texas charm, but I rarely feel unsafe or unwelcome in my everyday life. The restaurants that I frequent know me by name and usually know my order as well. I have in fact had oppurtunities to move elsewhere in the state and in the country, but although I would consider the adventure, I would always ultimatey rather live here. I will be moving away for college, but I think when I get a little older and decide to settle down, this is a great place to raise kids and make friends. Property vaues are increasing as people come to this realization, but it will definitely be worth it.
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Friendswood

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4 out of 5  176 reviews

Current Resident: It is a great city with a small town feel. Our library is the best! During this social isolation time, they have created several ways to stay helpful. You can request books of Cousy, but they have Brown Bag books by age. They have several recommendations in the bad fur you to explore and read. When you return it, you can get another selection. The children’s librarian is also reading a book in segments daily in Facebook. It really helps to feel connected. That’s the kind of welcome you can find in Friendswood.
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Kingwood Area

• Neighborhood in Houston, TX
• Rating 4 out of 5  255 reviews

Current Resident: I love the Kingwood area because its known for its trees and we call it "the bubble." Its a small but also large community with multiple restaurants, grocery stores and other local retailers that make it so nice to support your local entrepreneur's. One wonderful thing about our community is the greenbelts! These make it so nice to be outdoors, take walks, ride bikes to school or just around town. They keep you off the roads more and its very safe for us kids to ride bikes to school and never even have to go on the street. I also play golf at my high school and having the golf course across the street from our school makes it very nice, not only do we have once course there is 4 in our community!

If I have to change anything I think it would be the traffic, especially when school is starting and ending. We have two high schools, 3 middle schools and I think 5 elementary schools so that can be a lot for one little community! Overall though, I love "my bubble."
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Cinco Ranch

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4.1 out of 5  98 reviews

Current Resident: I’ve lived in Cinco Ranch for the past 5 years and it’s honestly beautiful. It’s perfect for someone that likes nature but also civilization. There are so many things to do, great places to shop and some really good restaurants. It truly is a family-friendly neighborhood, and the schools are amazing!
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Clear Lake

• Neighborhood in Houston, TX
• Rating 4.02 out of 5  140 reviews

Former Resident: I’ve been living here for the past 5 months and it has been a very friendly, and quiet neighborhood so far! Minus the overhead airplanes and such, it’s a very scenic and green environment with plenty of parks and other natural features. There are the parks, pools, nature trails, nearby malls, marketplaces, stores and of course, the very plentiful hospitals here in Houston and the amount of childcare and job opportunities. It’s wonderful to live here overall.
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Meadows Place

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 3.93 out of 5  28 reviews

Former Resident: Meadows Place is a very friendly neighborhood. The cops are well known as hard asses, but they keep the children that play outside their homes and at the parks safe. The recently updated park has greatly increased the value and atmosphere of Meadows Place. The home owners association make sure homes are always presentable, and the community is very family oriented. Most everyone in the neighborhood know and look after one another. Aside from the location next to poorer neighborhoods, Meadows Place only needs to continue maintaining the area as well as it has!
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Pecan Grove

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 3.88 out of 5  40 reviews

Current Resident: The neighborhood is always quiet. The people in the neighborhood are friendly. It is close to stores, two elementary schools, a high school, and two parks. Being close to a few places makes for job opportunities. The houses and streets are kept up with well. Depending on where your house is, it takes a while to exit the neighborhood. The houses are nice for the prices offered. The neighborhood is good for running, biking, hay rides, and other activities.
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Sugar Land

• Town in Texas
• Rating 4.36 out of 5  475 reviews

Current Resident: Safe and pretty!


I moved to Sugar Land, TX from the Bay Area, California. After living in 4 states over the last 10 years I am super satisfied! Family life is amazing with lots of lakes, cycling, outdoor running, and amazing city center. Schools are great and several hospitals around. Diversity is off the charts and living in harmony together. tons of restaurants and shopping within 10 minute drive. I am very impressed with this city thus far and my wife and kids are in love with it. We live in new territory subdivision.
There are a variety of diverse restaurants, the Fort Bend County police department are very accessible. Many popular stores, restaurants, and gyms pop up over the last year. Things are not too far from each other you can easily find whatever you are looking for at just a 10 minute drive. Peak time traffic flows there is rarely stopped traffic, and drives are very responsible. The atmosphere is safe and welcoming, with not a lot of criminal activity occurring
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El Lago

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4.15 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: One of the most hidden Gems in Texas. I have been here for 20 years and raised two kids, both going to Ed White Elementary. This Elementary is right in the middle of the neighborhood and is almost private. Now it's a STEM school, and is an amazing school. Riding bikes to school with my children every day is something that is priceless.
The City has a very low crime rate, mostly simple, and small crimes. With it's own police department the officers know whats happening here and by who. It's very safe.
A place where, during the summer the pool is the place for the kids to gather, and adults can sit under the shade trees. With the annual Caroling is the park, Halloween, City Celebration, and Pool Movies there is always something happen in the City.
A great place to live.
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Sienna

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 3.96 out of 5  79 reviews

Current Resident: Sienna is a neighborhood defined by "how thick your wallet is," for the neighborhood lacks affordability but offers a vast amount of resources for raising children and maintaining one's health. Public parks, pools, gyms and walking trails are scattered across Sienna along with various health orientated markets and shopping centers to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, daycares and events, such as annual holiday celebrations, are held for children to interact and have fun. However, you will find a lack of diversity in the neighborhood, with the majority of the population in Sienna being from high class white families. In conclusion, where the neighborhood lacks in diversity and affordability, it makes up in resources you gain access to such as as great schools, pools/parks/gyms and markets.
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Lake Houston

• Neighborhood in Houston, TX
• Rating 4 out of 5  11 reviews

Current Resident: We have lived in this area for 10 years, we remember when it was just trees. I’m looking forward to more growth when it comes to retail and restaurants. I would love to see higher end retail, bars and cigar lounge. (Night life).
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Shoreacres

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 3 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: It is a quiet and fun neighborhood that neighbors enjoy being here. its firendly and close to Houston, Kemah, seabrook and Galveston.
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The Woodlands

• City in Texas
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  451 reviews

Current Resident: My daughter and I moved here 5 years ago from Dubai in the United Arab Emirate and we love it here. We love the diversity, there is everyone from everywhere here. People and warm and friendly - genuinely. The schools are excellent. My daughter has adjusted pretty well considering the move from the British system of education in the UAE. Love the fact that the city is mostly conservative under the leadership of our awesome Judge Keough!
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Oak Ridge North

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4.56 out of 5  18 reviews

Current Resident: Location, location, location. Oak Ridge North is a small city with it's own best police force. You get all the amenities from the #1 voted best city to live in The Woodlands. A fwy is what divide us you get the same feel but at a much lower cost. You won't make a mistake purchasing a property in Oak Ridge North.
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Spring Valley Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4.38 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: Security is the main thing. The police are always driving through the area. They sometimes leave their cars parked at different parts of roads throughout the evening. The area is quiet and very family oriented. It is easily convenient to freeways. It is a very safe place to live.
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Seabrook

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4.21 out of 5  56 reviews

Current Resident: Overall, Seabrook is a very nice place to live. The temperate climate proves to be comfortable for the majority of the year, although it tends to get quite hot during the midsummer time. The community is generally very inviting and friendly. Traffic can be an issue due to the level of construction recently, but the inconvenience is minimal.
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Katy

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4.36 out of 5  622 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Katy, TX since elementary school (around 11 years now) and cannot imagine having spent my childhood anywhere else. Growing up here has allowed me to lead a very comfortable and fun childhood. I was able to play outside safely every day, meet friends of many different cultures, and receive an excellent education. I feel very blessed that my parents were able to leave my home country of Venezuela and provide an amazing life for us here in Katy - something we would not have access to there. I especially feel this way when we can freely walk around parks or dine out without fear of encountering danger. It is because of these factors that I whole-heartedly recommend moving to Katy if you want the tranquility of the suburbs while only being a short distance away from the beautiful city of Houston!
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Atascocita

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 3.72 out of 5  234 reviews

Current Resident: Safe, diverse, beautiful and well-maintained! We enjoy the walking trails, the fishing ponds (we catch catfish, bass, and sunfish mostly!) and our neighbors.
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Woodbranch

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Great neighborhood to live in, very quiet and neighbors are very friendly and helpful. Bought our first home here and everyone in the neighborhood was very welcoming. Wood branch also has its own Facebook page and everyone post on what’s going on in the neighborhood. The police and fire station are minutes away from the neighborhood for any medical emergencies. Overall this is a great place to raise kids and this community is very safe. They also just open up a dollar general and it’s very organized and clean. As well at a neighborhood dollar tree. And you are minutes away from the main highway which takes you to many shops like TJ max and Petsmart and more. They also just open a new chipotle in our are so everything is expanding and if we ever decide to sale our home it would be a great investment in our part. The police is always patrolling the neighborhood which makes me feel safe and keeping trouble away from our lovely neighborhood. Don’t miss your chance on living here.
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League City

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4.11 out of 5  304 reviews

Current Resident: As a resident of League City, I love the atmosphere of our small suburban city. I always see new small businesses being established around the area which shows the great opportunities that living here can bring! The people residing here are very welcoming people, who take care of their community, and the people in it. Another commending part of League City is the schooling, where education is held to a high standard amongst students and teachers alike. The only necessary change that I think to establish is more diversity of the people here. I couldn't think of a better location to situate with family!
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Pearland

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 4.13 out of 5  437 reviews

Current Resident: Pearland is an amazing area to settle down and build a life for yourself. There are endless shopping opportunities, whether that is grocery or for a wardrobe refresher. The neighborhoods are relatively quiet and the homes are affordable yet gorgeous! There is a community for every family or individual type out there. The food places are also increasing in variety with an authentic mix of almost every culture. I will warn others of some neighborhoods, very few, not being as open and welcoming as others.
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Arcola

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 1.8 out of 5  5 reviews

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Cut and Shoot

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• Rating 2.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Former Resident: Cut and Shoot is where I grew up. Everybody knows Everybody and all have pretty much grew up with each other. The people are friendly and always willing to help a neighbor. Once a friend always a friend of Cut and shoot. This town is country but close enough to o the city of Conroe and Cleveland that you can live peacefully and at the time enjoy the city life. Most neighbor hang out with each other around a eveing fire or weekend celabration.
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