Best Places to Live in Houston, TX

Kingwood

Kingwood is a master planned community in northeast Houston, about 25 minutes from downtown. At 14,000 acres, Kingwood is such a large community that it lies in both Harris and Montgomery counties. There are 46 schools in Kingwood, TX. There are 22 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 6 high schools and 9 private & charter schools. Median home value is around $258K. See the latest listings here.

Greatwood

This is definitely one of the top Houston suburbs. It’s located southwest of Houston, and is known for its tight-knit community, spacious single-family homes, and excellent, top-rated schools like Campbell Elementary School. It’s also conveniently located on I-69, making it easy to commute into the city. Median home value is around $322K. See the latest listings here.

Cinco Ranch

Cinco Ranch is a family-oriented community that’s well-known for its fantastic schools, such as Seven Lakes High School and Sue Creech Elementary School. It’s located a few miles west of Houston, with easy access to I-10 for commuting, and Cinco Ranch has a large number of single-family homes available. Median home value is around $329K. See the latest listings here.

New Territory

New Territory is located southwest of Houston, and is popular with both families and young professionals. It has numerous parks and highly-rated schools like Walker Station Elementary School, and is near destinations like Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Median home value is around $276K. See the latest listings here.

The Woodlands

The Woodlands is located near top-rated restaurants, hotels and golf courses, and is directly north of Houston. Popular destinations include Northshore Park, The Woodlands Country Club and Woodforest Bank Stadium. Its schools are highly-rated, and include The Woodlands High School and Timber Creek Elementary School. Median home value is around $351K. See the latest listings here

Memorial

Memorial is a family-friendly, close-knit community located east of Houston. Local destinations include Bear Creek Pioneers Park, West Oaks Mall and Royal Oaks Country Club. The schools in the area are top-notch, and include Carnegie Vanguard High School and Hazel S. Pattison Elementary School. Median home value is around $500K. See the latest listings here.