2018 Best Suburbs to Live in the Houston AreaAbout this List

Greatwood

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 25

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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• A+

• A+

• 12,437 Population

Cinco Ranch

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 79

Current Resident: Its a beautiful, peaceful, family oriented suburb. Streets are clean and shrubs and trees are clean and neat. When traveling from one street to another, the tree branches meet in the middle of street, so you're traveling under a magical pathway. People are nice and sweet, very friendly and everywhere you look dog owners are out and about.
Read 79 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 18,200 Population

Sugar Land

• Town in Texas
• 318

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.
Read 318 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 86,886 Population

New Territory

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 25

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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• A+

• A+

• 15,699 Population

The Woodlands

• City in Texas
• 312

Works Here: Living in the Woodlands and working here was a great experience. Everything is pretty close together, a short drive away. The real estate is getting more expensive, but there are a lot of restaurants and shopping opportunities in the Woodlands and surrounding areas. It's also only 40 minutes from downtown via i45! If coming to live here, a gated community is definitely available, but not needed. Many police are out and about in the Woodlands, and it is a generally very safe community. Public schools are generally very safe, clean, and well-taught as well. Keep in mind the area can be a little pricey. Average cost of a dinner for two is about 25-35$.
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• A+

• A+

• 109,608 Population

Sienna Plantation

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 66

Current Resident: Sienna Plantation us a place that provides a excellent learning environment. With a wide varieties of schools, houses, hotels, and even shops that are meant to help provide for you in times of trouble. At the same time, Sienna Plantation provides people with neighbors all around them, therefore making communication easy and at the same time simple. Most people living in Sienna Plantation are considered friendly and are willing to spend time with others through activities like basketball, tennis, golf, swimming, running and many more.
Read 66 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 16,310 Population

Spring Valley Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 13

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+

• 4,175 Population

Taylor Lake Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 3

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+

• 3,662 Population

Hedwig Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX

• A+

• A+

• 2,662 Population

Seabrook

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 42

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!
Read 42 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 13,325 Population

Friendswood

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 126

Current Resident: I love living in Friendswood. Easy access to Houston big city life, but also best of the suburbs. There are wonderful parks, shopping and lots of great neighbors. Even after Harvey gutted many homes, the community has remained very strong. My favorite part of the city is the 1776 Discgolf course!
Read 126 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 38,811 Population

Bellaire

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 37

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 37 Reviews

• A+

• A-

• 18,479 Population

Meadows Place

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 24

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 24 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 4,685 Population

Southside Place

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 1

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+

• 1,704 Population

Nassau Bay

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 9

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 9 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 4,092 Population

West University Place

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 8

Former Resident: Having grown up in Memorial, I moved to West U., and immediately fell in love! Great place to raise children, extremely safe and you can walk across Kirby Drive for anything that your heart desires. Plus, you can walk at night feeling safe, lovely neighborhood to walk in plus you have a lovely parks. I miss West U. tremendously! We had such fun watching our son play basketball at the field as we devoured food and cheered the team on. It was also a pleasure to work the stand at the field too! It doesn’t get any better than West University!!
Read 8 Reviews

• A+

• B+

• 15,477 Population

Pearland

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 334

Current Resident: Pearland is one of the best suburbs to grow up in. The sense of a tight knit community is always there and the level of hospitality goes beyond measure. Pearland is also an up and coming suburb with a population of over 100,000 and rising!
The quality of education is amazing and the high schools are both top ranking with one of the highest graduation rates in the Houston area. When it comes to safety, quality education, and friendliness Pearland is the first place that comes to mind. I could not have asked for a better place to call home.
Read 334 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 113,693 Population

League City

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 219

Current Resident: Being freshly new to Texas, League City definitely represents the state: diverse, proud, and prepared for success and prosperity! The community has an amazing education village and different hubs for every community. The only reason I would not rate it five stars is by the fault of rich families and their lack of understanding towards other struggles and other examples of certain groups and their intolerance but that does not get in the way of League City's reputation!
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• A+

• A-

• 98,215 Population

El Lago

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 10

Niche User: I would choose to grow up here as a child though I would not choose to remain here through my adult life. The atmosphere is charming and there are opportunities for every age to go out and enjoy their community. This area is a small town atmosphere so, over time, you come to know your neighbors. NASA's proximity adds a scientific culture that would otherwise not be found in this small type of security city. Small town feel in a tourist community.
Read 10 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 2,759 Population

Hunters Creek Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX

• A+

• A+

• 4,749 Population

Bunker Hill Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 1

• A+

• A+

• 3,936 Population

Clear Lake Shores

• Suburb of Houston, TX

• A+

• A+

• 1,249 Population

Missouri City

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 295

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.
Read 295 Reviews

• A+

• A-

• 72,688 Population

Katy

• Suburb of Houston, TX
• 328

Current Resident: Katy is a small but growing suburb of Texas. Over the past 10-15 years, it has grown from barren lands into a boom town that continues to grow. It continually becomes "home" for more and more residents as houses and apartments continue to build. It has great schools and fun places to spend time and hangout with people. There is even its own water park! It's a good place to start a family. There are plans for a water walk and and Asian town. If you are looking for a fun place full of diversity and things to do, Katy is the place to be.
Read 328 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 17,265 Population

Piney Point Village

• Suburb of Houston, TX

• A

• A

• 3,358 Population