2020 Best Suburbs to Live in the Houston AreaAbout this List

Cinco Ranch

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 86 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.
Read 86 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 16,977 Population

Sugar Land

• Town in Texas
• 397 reviews

Current Resident: I have called Sugar Land home for 16 years! The town itself has undergone a lot of growth over the years. Personally, I think the community has improved. There are a variety of diverse restaurants, Town Centre does a wonderful job with holiday and extracurricular celebrations, and the Fort Bend County police department are very accessible to contact and are kind. As the city grows, more popular stores, restaurants, and gyms pop up which make them more accessible.
Read 397 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 118,182 Population

The Woodlands

• City in Texas
• 369 reviews

Current Resident: It isn't called the woodlands for nothing! The number of trees and greenery will never get old. This along with the mall, market street, and hughs landing provide endless shopping opportunities.
Read 369 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 109,843 Population

New Territory

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 26 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.
Read 26 Reviews

• A+

• NG

• 15,699 Population

Greatwood

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 29 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.
Read 29 Reviews

• A+

• NG

• 12,437 Population

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.
Read 11 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 4,083 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.
Read 13 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 4,239 Population

Friendswood

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 155 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.
Read 155 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 39,319 Population

Seabrook

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 50 reviews

Current Resident: I actually really enjoy living in Seabrook. It's very family-friendly. There's parks everywhere, and there are lots of community events that go on as well. It's a nice and safe area, especially because the police are very involved in keeping our area this way. The subdivision that I live in is very quiet and calm, and there are many families that live here as well, so it's nice because lots of kids know each other, and many like to go and spend time at our neighborhood park. There's also many lakes around us, so fishing is a big thing here as well. Overall, this area, in my opinion, is very calm and peaceful, which my family and I enjoys a lot.
Read 50 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 13,670 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.
Read 41 Reviews

• A+

• B+

• 18,733 Population

Sienna Plantation

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 71 reviews

Current Resident: It has an abundant amount of activities going on every week! Everything is maintained very well; from the 4 pools, to the gyms, and parks! Although one downside is if you are planning to raise a teenager here maybe not be the best idea. The high school is overcrowded, many students do drugs. There's not much for them to do here. It also takes a good 15 minutes just to get out of the neighbourhood.
Read 71 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 16,996 Population

Hedwig Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX

• A+

• A+

• 2,675 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!
Read 27 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 4,677 Population

El Lago

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 12 reviews

Former Resident: Grew up there. Very family friendly. Very safe. Very good schools-highly rated. Friendly and effective police force. Far enough away from the "big city" to discourage "big city" "riff raff". Close to Houston area attractions. Close enough for day trip to Galveston beaches.
Read 12 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 2,760 Population

Bunker Hill Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Very comforting. It's the best neighborhood I've stayed at (last place I stayed was at Sugar Land). The school districts are great.
Read 2 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 3,966 Population

West University Place

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 11 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.
Read 11 Reviews

• A+

• B

• 15,619 Population

Taylor Lake Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 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.
Read 3 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 3,668 Population

Pearland

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 382 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!"
Read 382 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 117,867 Population

Pecan Grove

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 36 reviews

Current Resident: Very pretty neighborhood, very friendly residents. The main roads are wide enough to jog or bike along without worry of cars not having enough space to get around you. There's a giant golf course running through the neighborhood which is nice to play golf on during the day, and jog through at night.
Read 36 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 16,651 Population

Katy

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 472 reviews

Former Resident: I grew up in Katy and always noticed how clean the city was compared to others nearby. The people here take pride in their city as well as their high schools and teams! Growing up in Katy, I was able to experience going to the beautiful parks around town and playing outside. Once I was old enough to hang out with friends on the weekends, we would visit the Katy Mills Mall and shop or watch a movie there. I always feel safe anywhere in Katy since there is a lot of patrolling by the Katy Police. Katy is not like any other city because there is so much to do whether it's hanging out with family, friends, or going out in dates. This city will always hold a spot in my heart wherever I am.
Read 472 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 18,094 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.
Read 1 Review

• A+

• B

• 1,596 Population

League City

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 273 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!
Read 273 Reviews

• A+

• A-

• 100,832 Population

Piney Point Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX

• A+

• A

• 3,419 Population

Missouri City

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 324 reviews

Current Resident: What I love about Missouri City would have to be the fact that it's so close to the city, yet it's not a part of the city. Essentially, you're getting the best of both worlds! Missouri City is also very community-driven so it has that small town feel, which I like. The only thing that is "wrong" with the area would have to be the fact that many parts of it probably need to be rebuilt or revamped. Missouri City has been around for quite a while so some of its buildings could stand to be renovated.
Read 324 Reviews

• A+

• A-

• 73,573 Population

Atascocita

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 222 reviews

Current Resident: Personally, I've loved living in Atascocita. Coming from a far more unsafe neighborhood made me very apprehensive and distrusting of strangers and sometimes even neighborhoods. But Atascocita restored that faltering hope. People here are kind and benevolent and look out for one another. There are seldom incidents (if any) where I've said im unsafe where I live. Additionally there is everything you might need in a relatively short vicinity. The school districts push students academically and in respective electives. I'm proud of where I live sincerely and would ask anyone looking for a place of residence to give this town a good look.
Read 222 Reviews

• A

• A-

• 79,019 Population