Best Neighborhoods in Houston, Texas

Compare 122 neighborhoods side by side — schools, crime, walkability, home prices, and vibe. Then take the 60-second quiz to find your personal top match.

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122
Neighborhoods
$340k
Median Price
54.8%
Homeowners
37.4
Median Age
Harris County
County

Top Neighborhoods in Houston

Tanglewood
$1.6M median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Gated

Tanglewood is Houston's most coveted zip code — estate homes 20 minutes from downtown with the Houston Arboretum as a backyard and River Oaks District shopping within a mile. Listi…

Crestwood-Glen Cove
$1.3M median · School 9/10 · Crime A
Upscale · Historic

Crestwood-Glen Cove borders Memorial Park's 1,500 acres and sits under five miles from downtown — luxury homes on tree-lined streets with hiking, biking, and a community culture th…

River Oaks
$1.1M median · School 9/10 · Crime A
Upscale · Historic

River Oaks is Houston's most storied neighborhood — diverse architectural grandeur, the River Oaks Shopping Center, and a Christmas light season that draws the whole city. These ho…

Spring Valley
$904k median · School 9/10 · Crime A
Upscale · Suburban

Spring Valley's upscale estates on large lots represent the gold standard of Houston suburban living — highly rated schools, City Park, and the kind of street privacy that only com…

Afton Oaks
$832k median · School 9/10 · Crime A-
Upscale · Walkable

Afton Oaks delivers River Oaks adjacency at a measurable discount — oak-lined streets, walkable access to River Oaks District luxury shopping, and Memorial Park a short drive away.…

University Place
$826k median · School 9/10 · Crime A
Walkable · Historic

University Place wraps around Rice University and Hermann Park — one of Houston's most walkable neighborhoods with museum district access, the Texas Medical Center minutes away, an…

Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchoolsCrime
Westwood$62k4/10C
Astrodome$105k5/10C+
South Park$108k4/10C

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Houston?

The median home price in Houston, Texas is approximately $340k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $62k in entry-level areas to over $1.6M in premium neighborhoods.

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How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, crime grade, walkability, and price range match your profile.