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Suburb of Houston, TX
Current Resident: Excellent community, best schools in Houston area and probably Texas. Beautifully landscaped and well maintained, excellent amenities, very diverse and well established area. Very safe. Only downside is 99 traffic but expansion has already begun.... Read 105 reviews
Population 18,399
#1 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
Suburb of Houston, TX,
105 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Excellent community, best schools in Houston area and probably Texas. Beautifully landscaped and well maintained, excellent amenities, very diverse and well established area. Very safe. Only downside....
Excellent community, best schools in Houston area and probably Texas. Beautifully landscaped and well maintained, excellent amenities, very diverse and well established area. Very safe. Only downside....
Read 105 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 18,399,
City in Texas
Current Resident: I always tell people The Woodlands is not an exciting place to live, but it is a nice place to live. When people from the greater Houston area hear "The Woodlands," they think of The Woodlands Mall. This is the most popular part of town, and it is conveniently located close to the freeway. The adjacent Market Street is an upscale shopping center that looks prettiest at night. Newcomers always point out the excess greenery and ask how we locals can find anything, but I have no problem with all the trees because the town is so well-organized. There are several zoning laws that ensure business and residential areas are clearly separated. There are plenty of franchise restaurants along the town's major streets. There are local churches and well-maintained parks hidden in every neighborhood. A common complaint is that residential streets do not have sidewalks. My least favorite part about TW is that it is a comedy desert. The closest comedy club is a 35-minute drive from the edge of town.... Read 510 reviews
Population 115,716
#2 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
City in Texas,
510 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I always tell people The Woodlands is not an exciting place to live, but it is a nice place to live.When people from the greater Houston area hear "The Woodlands," they think of The Woodlands Mall. This is the most popular part of town, and it is conveniently located close to the freeway. The...Newcomers always point out the excess greenery and ask how we locals can find anything, but I have no problem with all the trees because the town is so well-organized. There are several zoning laws...There are local churches and well-maintained parks hidden in every neighborhood.A common complaint is that residential streets do not have sidewalks. My least favorite part about TW is that it is a comedy desert. The closest comedy club is a 35-minute drive from the edge of town..
I always tell people The Woodlands is not an exciting place to live, but it is a nice place to live.When people from the greater Houston area hear "The Woodlands," they think of The Woodlands Mall. This is the most popular part of town, and it is conveniently located close to the freeway. The...Newcomers always point out the excess greenery and ask how we locals can find anything, but I have no problem with all the trees because the town is so well-organized. There are several zoning laws...There are local churches and well-maintained parks hidden in every neighborhood.A common complaint is that residential streets do not have sidewalks. My least favorite part about TW is that it is a comedy desert. The closest comedy club is a 35-minute drive from the edge of town..
Read 510 reviews.
Population: 115,716,
Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Current Resident: Decent rent prices. Easy access to the Texas Medical Center. Lots of ethnically diverse and traditional food around. Inside the loop so reduced amount of time in traffic.... Read 4 reviews
Population 1,299
#3 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
Neighborhood in Houston, TX,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Decent rent prices. Easy access to the Texas Medical Center. Lots of ethnically diverse and traditional food around. Inside the loop so reduced amount of time in traffic..
Decent rent prices. Easy access to the Texas Medical Center. Lots of ethnically diverse and traditional food around. Inside the loop so reduced amount of time in traffic..
Read 4 reviews.
Population: 1,299,
St. Laurence Catholic School
Private School•
SUGAR LAND, TX•
PK, K-8
Cornerstone Christian Academy
National Presbyterian School
WASHINGTON, DC•
PK, K-6
Town in Texas
Current Resident: As an international student, studying in Sugar Land can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it can also come with its own set of challenges. International students may need to adjust to a new culture and way of life, as well as navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help international students succeed in Sugar Land. These may include language and cultural support services, academic advising, and career counseling. Additionally, many universities and colleges offer programs and events specifically designed to help international students connect with one another and feel more at home in their new community. Overall, studying in Sugar Land can be a great opportunity for international students to gain a high-quality education, develop new skills, and broaden their horizons.... Read 531 reviews
Population 110,272
#4 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
Town in Texas,
531 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says As an international student, studying in Sugar Land can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it can also come with its own set of challenges. International students may need to adjust to...Fortunately, there are many resources available to help international students succeed in Sugar Land. These may include language and cultural support services, academic advising, and career...Overall, studying in Sugar Land can be a great opportunity for international students to gain a high-quality education, develop new skills, and broaden their horizons..
As an international student, studying in Sugar Land can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it can also come with its own set of challenges. International students may need to adjust to...Fortunately, there are many resources available to help international students succeed in Sugar Land. These may include language and cultural support services, academic advising, and career...Overall, studying in Sugar Land can be a great opportunity for international students to gain a high-quality education, develop new skills, and broaden their horizons..
Read 531 reviews.
Population: 110,272,
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.... Read 13 reviews
Population 4,204
#5 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says 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....
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....
Read 13 reviews.
Population: 4,204,
Current Resident: Montrose is the best place we’ve ever lived. The area we’re in is the north part of Montrose (near River Oaks Shopping Center). It’s extremely safe and we can walk to just about anything. I think overall when people talk about crime, they’re really talking the Midtown areas or the pocket right around Westheimer & Montrose (the latter having drastically improved the past couple of years). I honestly don’t understand why those who can afford it choose to move elsewhere when you’ve got so much, so close.... Read 29 reviews
Population 11,210
#6 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
29 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Montrose is the best place we’ve ever lived. The area we’re in is the north part of Montrose (near River Oaks Shopping Center). It’s extremely safe and we can walk to just about anything. I think....
Montrose is the best place we’ve ever lived. The area we’re in is the north part of Montrose (near River Oaks Shopping Center). It’s extremely safe and we can walk to just about anything. I think....
Read 29 reviews.
Population: 11,210,
Current Resident: This is an awesome neighborhood with lots of families out and about daily. The people are friendly and schools are top notch - my kids went to Horn ES, Pin Oak MS and Bellaire HS - all great schools! We love the nearby pools, doggie park, playgrounds and nature discovery center - everyone comes here for great events such as the pumpkin festival, bird watch, and kids love the little animals and discovery rooms. We enjoy kicking ball at Evelyn's Park, plus there's a cute little restaurant and outdoor seating, and weekend life music. It's all within walking distance from Bellaire's Southdale where we are. We also enjoy being so close to Whole Foods, HEB, restaurants and Meyerland shopping center.... Read 57 reviews
Population 17,262
#7 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
57 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says This is an awesome neighborhood with lots of families out and about daily. The people are friendly and schools are top notch - my kids went to Horn ES, Pin Oak MS and Bellaire HS - all great schools!....
This is an awesome neighborhood with lots of families out and about daily. The people are friendly and schools are top notch - my kids went to Horn ES, Pin Oak MS and Bellaire HS - all great schools!....
Read 57 reviews.
Population: 17,262,
Current Resident: Cons: Very little diversity in any sense of the word. Including the public schools. People are often openly bigoted here, will try to push their religion onto you, and are snobby. The houses and rent are overpriced. Pros: The public schools in the area are super great, academically, and some are nationally-recognized. There are some great local restaurants here, and some great shopping areas like City Centre, Memorial Green, and Memorial City Mall. You will have close access to Memorial Hermann Hospital and medical services. There are enough sidewalks, for the most part. The neighborhoods are mostly safe, especially compared to the other neighborhoods in Houston or in other large cities. There is a lot of community engagement, too, like sports and extracurricular things that you and your kids can participate in. Also, it's a quieter neighborhood compared to other Houston neighborhoods.... Read 86 reviews
Population 34,761
#8 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
86 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Cons: Very little diversity in any sense of the word. Including the public schools. People are often openly bigoted here, will try to push their religion onto you, and are snobby. The houses and rent....
Cons: Very little diversity in any sense of the word. Including the public schools. People are often openly bigoted here, will try to push their religion onto you, and are snobby. The houses and rent....
Read 86 reviews.
Population: 34,761,
Current Resident: I love living here. It is close to shopping, highways, amazing restaurants, breweries and night life. It has a relatively large lgbt community that mixes very well with all the other residents.... Read 7 reviews
Population 2,557
#9 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living here. It is close to shopping, highways, amazing restaurants, breweries and night life. It has a relatively large lgbt community that mixes very well with all the other residents..
I love living here. It is close to shopping, highways, amazing restaurants, breweries and night life. It has a relatively large lgbt community that mixes very well with all the other residents..
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 2,557,
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.... Read 144 reviews
Population 40,213
#10 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
144 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says 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....
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....
Read 144 reviews.
Population: 40,213,
Current Resident: Beautiful neighborhood, especially Southampton and Boulevard Oaks. Lots of people out and about at all times of day and night. Feels safe but occasional package thefts and car break ins reported. Rice Police and BOCA patrol monitor the area. Lovely parks, Rice path and walking distance to shopping and shopping shopping and restaurants. Homes are 2M and up ($$$$$) on north side of Rice but totally worth it.... Read 7 reviews
Population 4,585
#11 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Beautiful neighborhood, especially Southampton and Boulevard Oaks. Lots of people out and about at all times of day and night. Feels safe but occasional package thefts and car break ins reported.....
Beautiful neighborhood, especially Southampton and Boulevard Oaks. Lots of people out and about at all times of day and night. Feels safe but occasional package thefts and car break ins reported.....
Population: 4,585,
Current Resident: Safe to walk around at any time even at night, many restaurants, close to the main commercial center of the city. Walking distances to parks.... Read 5 reviews
Population 4,600
#12 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Safe to walk around at any time even at night, many restaurants, close to the main commercial center of the city. Walking distances to parks..
Safe to walk around at any time even at night, many restaurants, close to the main commercial center of the city. Walking distances to parks..
Read 5 reviews.
Population: 4,600,
Current Resident: This area is considered to be the "heart of the city." I've lived here for about 10 years (since 2009), and I love living in Greenway/Upper Kirby! My now ex-husband chose this neighborhood because it was close to where he worked. He moved here ahead of me to start work. I therefore moved here sight unseen. I couldn't have chosen a better place to live. I had spent most of my life in suburban Philadelphia before living here. I always wanted to live in the city. Urban areas in the US South are quite different than in the North. Although Greenway/Upper Kirby is definitely an urban area, it almost has a suburban feel. Yes, there's a ton of amenities--stores, restaurants, etc.--within walking distance. However, there are lots of trees and parks around, too. Because we're in the middle of Greenway Plaza, one of the city's largest commercial centers, it gets quiet at night after the offices empty. I think that what I love the most is that this neighborhood is a foodie's paradise.... Read 11 reviews
Population 3,322
#13 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says This area is considered to be the "heart of the city." I've lived here for about 10 years (since 2009), and I love living in Greenway/Upper Kirby! My now ex-husband chose this neighborhood because it....
This area is considered to be the "heart of the city." I've lived here for about 10 years (since 2009), and I love living in Greenway/Upper Kirby! My now ex-husband chose this neighborhood because it....
Read 11 reviews.
Population: 3,322,
Current Resident: It is a safe place for us. The area is clean and well maintained. There is not a lot of pollution. It is a friendly place to live. Transportation facilities are good, and buses run frequently to the TMC and Mission Bend, connections to Downtown, which leads to a fair level of convenience. There are a number of grocery shops close by. Our overall opinion is that this is a good area for families.... Read 51 reviews
Population 13,675
#14 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
51 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It is a safe place for us. The area is clean and well maintained. There is not a lot of pollution. It is a friendly place to live. Transportation facilities are good, and buses run frequently to the....
It is a safe place for us. The area is clean and well maintained. There is not a lot of pollution. It is a friendly place to live. Transportation facilities are good, and buses run frequently to the....
Read 51 reviews.
Population: 13,675,
Current Resident: The Kingwood Area is perfect for families! The schools are fantastic, and outdoor activities are easy to come by. The neighborhoods are very safe as well! Many restaurants, fast food options, gyms, and walking trails exist. It is also super close to Lake Houston where you can enjoy boating, jetskiing, fishing, and other water activities.... Read 286 reviews
Population 36,474
#15 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
286 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The Kingwood Area is perfect for families! The schools are fantastic, and outdoor activities are easy to come by. The neighborhoods are very safe as well! Many restaurants, fast food options, gyms,....
The Kingwood Area is perfect for families! The schools are fantastic, and outdoor activities are easy to come by. The neighborhoods are very safe as well! Many restaurants, fast food options, gyms,....
Read 286 reviews.
Population: 36,474,
Current Resident: The neighbors in this neighborhood are extremely active and the community is incredible. We're blessed with the schools in the area that the kids are fortunate to attend (like Pershing Middle School and Mark Twain Elementary). The parks in the area are always full of life and I am proud to have grown up here. The neighbors stay in contact through Nextdoor and everyone is friendly.... Read 16 reviews
Population 17,330
#16 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
16 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The neighbors in this neighborhood are extremely active and the community is incredible. We're blessed with the schools in the area that the kids are fortunate to attend (like Pershing Middle School....
The neighbors in this neighborhood are extremely active and the community is incredible. We're blessed with the schools in the area that the kids are fortunate to attend (like Pershing Middle School....
Read 16 reviews.
Population: 17,330,
Current Resident: My experience growing up in West University has been amazing. Overall, the suburb has shown to be an incredibly safe, tightknit, and fun community. Since I moved in to the area late in to my lifetime (as a child) at 8 years old, I thought it would be difficult to assimilate and make friends with the other kids. However, I was instantly proven wrong. Since most children who lived in the area went to the local school, I quickly got comfortable, and made tons of friends - many of which lived in my neighborhood! These friends became friends I would still have today in my senior year of highschool, and I continue to remember almost every day how much West University means to me and how much it has contributed to my development.... Read 12 reviews
Population 14,975
#17 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says My experience growing up in West University has been amazing. Overall, the suburb has shown to be an incredibly safe, tightknit, and fun community. Since I moved in to the area late in to my lifetime....
My experience growing up in West University has been amazing. Overall, the suburb has shown to be an incredibly safe, tightknit, and fun community. Since I moved in to the area late in to my lifetime....
Read 12 reviews.
Population: 14,975,
Population 2,343
#18 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
Population: 2,343,
Current Resident: The social atmosphere is highly important and due to Katy's abundant diversity, there is never such thing as a boring gathering or a party. Some of these celebrations include, International nights at schools, after game parties, Diwali, Christmas, Halloween and so many more. Katy Independent school district is one of the best in the Houston Metropolitan area, including the very famous Seven Lakes High School is ranked 3rd in the state of Texas. There are negative sides to everything in this enormous world. Katy is located west of Houston which is the 4th largest city in the U.S and could bring potential dangers. Despite Katy having one of the lowest crime rates, threats happen and induce fear among the community. Like every city, having their pros and cons, Katy's positive side definitely outshines the negative and is great place to move when one wants to start a family, get away from the city or even retire!... Read 732 reviews
Population 21,926
#19 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
732 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The social atmosphere is highly important and due to Katy's abundant diversity, there is never such thing as a boring gathering or a party. Some of these celebrations include, International nights at....
The social atmosphere is highly important and due to Katy's abundant diversity, there is never such thing as a boring gathering or a party. Some of these celebrations include, International nights at....
Read 732 reviews.
Population: 21,926,
Current Resident: I absolutely love Meadows Place. I grew up there as a child, and now I am a mom of three and my husband and I are currently living in the Meadows as a family. We love the community and everything it has to offer. From the elementary school being in the neighborhood to all the events that our kids get to attend. Couldn’t ask for a better neighborhood!... Read 31 reviews
Population 4,755
#20 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
31 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I absolutely love Meadows Place. I grew up there as a child, and now I am a mom of three and my husband and I are currently living in the Meadows as a family. We love the community and everything it....
I absolutely love Meadows Place. I grew up there as a child, and now I am a mom of three and my husband and I are currently living in the Meadows as a family. We love the community and everything it....
Read 31 reviews.
Population: 4,755,
Current Resident: I have grown up in this town and watched it develop from a beautiful small town to something that is beginning to look like Clear Lake and Webster. City politicians have continuously allowed so much development that the town dynamic is shifting. It is not that "small town feeling", that is in Danbury, TX. Over the years property taxes have exploded on homeowners and traffic has become ridiculous. The city needs more industry sales taxes that could help lower home owners property taxes. Instead, the city continues to allow more home builders to ruin the scenery. To date there are almost no open areas, if so they are all for sale. Schools are great, most notably is Windsong staff. I cannot share enough positivity about their teachers. Standardized Ed seems to fail many kid's learning styles across the country, FISD makes the most of the situation. Considering the median income here, many kids keep their eyes and attention in their cell phones instead of playing outside.... Read 184 reviews
Population 40,780
#21 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
184 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have grown up in this town and watched it develop from a beautiful small town to something that is beginning to look like Clear Lake and Webster. City politicians have continuously allowed so much....
I have grown up in this town and watched it develop from a beautiful small town to something that is beginning to look like Clear Lake and Webster. City politicians have continuously allowed so much....
Read 184 reviews.
Population: 40,780,
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.... Read 41 reviews
Population 19,944
#22 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
41 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says 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....
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....
Read 41 reviews.
Population: 19,944,
Current Resident: The upcoming real estate is all around. Full of nice people who care about their neighborhood. The neighborhood meetings held keep everyone up to date on events and transitions being made around the community.... Read 7 reviews
Population 6,478
#23 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The upcoming real estate is all around. Full of nice people who care about their neighborhood. The neighborhood meetings held keep everyone up to date on events and transitions being made around the....
The upcoming real estate is all around. Full of nice people who care about their neighborhood. The neighborhood meetings held keep everyone up to date on events and transitions being made around the....
Population: 6,478,
Current Resident: It is a very good area. This is an overall safe location, with stores, hospitals, supermarkets, and pharmacies close by. The only problem is that schools around this area do not have an excellent rating, but they are relatively good.... Read 34 reviews
Population 11,243
#24 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
34 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It is a very good area. This is an overall safe location, with stores, hospitals, supermarkets, and pharmacies close by. The only problem is that schools around this area do not have an excellent....
It is a very good area. This is an overall safe location, with stores, hospitals, supermarkets, and pharmacies close by. The only problem is that schools around this area do not have an excellent....
Read 34 reviews.
Population: 11,243,
Current Resident: I grew up in this community from pre- school to high school; as I go off to college now I can say that this community is a wonderful place to be, everyone is so connected with the community also being so diverse. This community has a lot of charitable events and organizations to raise money to grow and for others. Sienna is a great place to start a family if your looking for a fun welcoming community.... Read 84 reviews
Population 19,486
#25 Best Places to Live in Houston Area.
84 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I grew up in this community from pre- school to high school; as I go off to college now I can say that this community is a wonderful place to be, everyone is so connected with the community also....
I grew up in this community from pre- school to high school; as I go off to college now I can say that this community is a wonderful place to be, everyone is so connected with the community also....
Read 84 reviews.
Population: 19,486,
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
Catholic Diocese
The Saint Constantine School
HOUSTON, TX•
PK, K-12
Second Baptist School
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