2019 Best Suburbs for Young Professionals in the Houston AreaAbout this List

Nassau Bay

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 11 reviews

Former Resident: I grew up on Nassau Bay. After I graduated from college and married, I moved back. Our neighbors on both sides had also grown up in this smallest of cities and had moved back with their own young families. It is amazing how many Nassau bay kids grow up and move BACK! It was and still is a great place to live. It is a small town outside of a big city. It is its own incorporated city, not annexed to Houston like many of the nearby communities. So it has its own city governance, its own police, fire, etc. it has a hospital and is zoned to good schools.
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• 4,092 Population

West University Place

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 9 reviews

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.
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• 15,477 Population

Southside Place

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 1 review

Nearby Resident: I travel through Southside Place daily as I commute to the Medical Center. I stop in their city from time to time to get either a quick bite to eat at Union Kitchen or a Margarita from Molina's. I feel safe traveling through Southside Place as there is a strong presence of law enforcement up and down Bellaire Blvd. I don't know about the city's nightlife and schools. I do know this place is not affordable with my current salary.
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• 1,704 Population

Galveston

• Town in Texas
• 68 reviews

Former Resident: I was raised in Galveston, Texas and I must say that it is a wonderful place. The people in Galveston loves to welcome new people and they are such loving people. Holidays are most exciting because people come out from all over the world to walk on the beautiful beach. I am so grateful to be able to say that I am a resident of Galveston Island!
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• 49,706 Population

Stafford

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 67 reviews

Current Resident: What I like most about Stafford is that it is a small suburban city just outside of Houston, so it is very close to attractions, restaurants and shopping. It is a safe place to live and crime rate is among the lowest across the nation. The city is quite diverse and twice as many people work in the city as live here. The city is unique in that the school system is the only municipal district in the state of Texas. Class sizes are small compared to other public schools. Stafford has gradually changed over the past 5 year and has moved from an industrial town to a family friendly living environment with shopping centers, fast food restaurants, and recreational facilities. The city is creating a town center named “The Grid” that will have upscale restaurants, shopping, hotels, and apartment living that should be fully operational within the next five years.
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• 18,092 Population

Bellaire

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 41 reviews

Current Resident: Bellaire is a decently connected area with some excellent schools near Houston. In Bellaire, there are amazing schools like Condit Elem. and Challenge Early College HS.

As with all places, the roads could use some work, but overall, Bellaire is a great place to live, work, and educate! It's nearness to Houston makes is easy to work in the city, while still living in a relatively calm suburban area.
Bellaire is a decently connected area with some excellent schools near Houston. In Bellaire, there are amazing schools like Condit Elem. and Challenge Early College HS.

As with all places, the roads could use some work, but overall, Bellaire is a great place to live, work, and educate! It's nearness to Houston makes is easy to work in the city, while still living in a relatively calm suburban area.
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• 18,479 Population

Seabrook

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 48 reviews

Current Resident: A fun-loving, entertaining suburb by the sea - Seabrook is a breezy and colorful place to live. Perfect for young couples who work hard and play hard, or those fresh into retirement with a love for the sea. This city has a little something fun to offer, no matter what you're into!
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• 13,325 Population

Spring Valley Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 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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• 4,175 Population

The Woodlands

• City in Texas
• 343 reviews

Visitor: The Golf in and around the Woodlands is one of the best in Texas if not the country. Compliment that with both first class hotels, restaurants and music venues such as Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and it's a great getaway destination from most anywhere! The people we have met in the area are very inviting and hospitable and we are envious that they live in such a beautiful and harmonic location.
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• 109,608 Population

Sugar Land

• Town in Texas
• 369 reviews

Current Resident: I am very proud to call the City of Sugar land home. Having lived here for four years, I am grateful for this city. First off, it has such a hometown feeling. If my family and I go on vacation, I have sense of belonging when I come back. It's a nice feeling to have. You have everything you need here: groceries, the best restaurants, shopping malls, and some of the best medical resources in the state. Being right outside of Houston is a bonus! In forty five minutes, you are in the heart of the city of Houston. The caliber of the citizens and schools are outstanding. Fort Bend is such a deserving school district, and they know what's best for their students. Sugar Land is an incredible place to live overall.
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• 86,886 Population

Hedwig Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX

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• 2,662 Population

Cinco Ranch

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 84 reviews

Current Resident: Cinco Ranch is a wonderful family oriented community. Neighbors take care of each other. The schools are amazing. The neighborhoods are kept very clean, organized and are very easy to get around on bike. With a multitude of walking trails, parks, lakes and natural attractions it makes it wonderful to relax as well. Great place to live.
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• 18,200 Population

New Territory

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 25 reviews

Current Resident: I love the diversity and culture of the residents living here. The atmosphere is very friendly, with many parks and schools surrounding.
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• 15,699 Population

Bunker Hill Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 1 review

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• 3,936 Population

Greatwood

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 28 reviews

Current Resident: The Greatwood community engages neighbors as if they are an extension of a tightly knit family. I grew up in the subdivision since I was six attending Bess Campbell Elementary School, one of the two primary schools within the area. The families involved in creating the environment where the children grew up has fostered a sense of belonging, diversity, and sportsmanship that have sculpted the safe, hospitable, and active foreground for generations to cherish. As I grew up in Greatwood, the area has become even more charming. More diverse retail units opened to invite people to explore the mix of cultures within the community, a major hospital (Memorial Hermann) arrived to provide ease of patient care, and it even brought Buccee's over from the more southwest fringe of Houston which I truly love! Over the years, Greatwood has become home to another level: one where you settle down and enjoy the serenity of fresh air and free spirit.
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• 12,437 Population

Bacliff

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 36 reviews

Niche User: Our area is outside Galveston. Summer time is the best in Galveston. This town has a bad reputation from back in the early 1900's as being a lower income community. This was an area that many criminal factors lived. They didn't commit crimes here but hid here. Now those elements are almost gone and in the process criminals moved into the area that would commit crime in the area that they lived. This was one reason the previous criminal element left, at least those that were not arrested,prosecuted and sent to prisons. ( mostly federal).

Those of us that are looking for entertainment and fun will go to Galveston, Dickinson, Clear Lake, Houston. We are a center point for all of these.
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• 10,925 Population

Shenandoah

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 3 reviews

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• 2,733 Population

League City

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 258 reviews

Current Resident: I have been in league city since my freshman year and that it is a great city. The high school I went, Clear Horizon, provided the best for my academics to prepare me for college and also a great high school adventure. The suburbs is well taken cared of, making sure it is presentable, and safe for the families living in the area. There is so much access to shopping units and grocery or even food which makes life so much easier I say. If anyone were to move, league city is the best recommendation!
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• 98,215 Population

Kemah

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 12 reviews

Works Here: This town is so layed back,everyone is friendy.The Kemah Boardwalk is a 60-acre Texas Gulf Coast theme park in Kemah, Texas, approximately 30 miles southeast of Downtown Houston, Texas. The Boardwalk is built entirely along the shores of Galveston Bay and Clear Lake, and is considered among the premier boardwalks in the United States. The complex is owned and operated by Landry’s, Inc., and is home to more than 10 restaurants, a collection of rides, midway games, attractions, a boutique hotel, a charter yacht, a 400-slip marina and multiple shops. There is no charge to walk around on the boardwalk. Tickets for rides can be purchased individually or all-day ride passes are available. Restaurants on the boardwalk include Landry’s Seafood, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Saltgrass Steak House, Cadillac Bar and many others. During the latest Zika outbreak in the United States there were 11 confirmed cases that can be tied back to visits to Kemah Boardwalk.
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• 2,315 Population

Piney Point Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX

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• 3,358 Population

Pearland

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 366 reviews

Current Resident: Pearland is the cutest little town in all of Texas! When I moved here from Florida, Pearland was a fairly small place. Over the past couple of years, however, its population has grown! Pearland now houses every store and restaurant you can think of and the residents are all generally nice people! Pearland has a relaxed, laid-back feeling about it. There isn't one area of town that is dangerous or risky to drive through or visit. However, if you live here, many people outside of Pearland will pronounce your hometown as, "Pearl-land!"
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• 113,693 Population

Meadows Place

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 27 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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• 4,685 Population

Atascocita

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 216 reviews

Current Resident: We've lived in the Atascocita area for the last 8 years, and it's been good to us. Every store is nearby, we're only 6 miles from I-69, about 25 minutes from downtown Houston. Big box stores are nearby, but so are mom and pop stores and restaurants. The subdivisions range from middle 100s to million dollar homes. The older subdivisions have large trees that create a lot of shade. As with any other suburb of a large city, there is crime, but I wouldn't classify Atascocita as crime-ridden. People are friendly for the most part, and it's incredibly diverse.
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• 75,114 Population

Friendswood

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 148 reviews

Niche User: It's an amazing place with amazing neighbors, cool food, and a welcoming community! The schools in the area, Clear Brook High School and Friendswood High, are great educational facilities to send your children. I would recommend moving to this affordable suburb to start/raise a family.
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• 38,811 Population

Missouri City

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 314 reviews

Current Resident: I like living in Missouri City because everything you want is close by! Places like the mall and Town Center are just minutes away. Grocery stores like HEB, Kroger, Aldi, Walmart and Target are all close by. Great restaurants like Corelli's, Ninfas, Chick Fil A, Taco bell, Chipotle, and Papa John's, just to mention a few are all in Missouri City. There are also local libraries in Missouri City, which are great places to get your homework done. Also, it is a very diverse place to live. The community is safe because cops are always on patrol, keeping good watch over the city.
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• 72,688 Population