Best Neighborhoods in North / Northwest Houston Suburbs
Planning to buy a home? Here's a curated list of the best places to live in North /
Several events shaped the Houston housing market over the past five years. Hurricane Harvey, COVID-19, and the oil price crash are three of these events.
North Northwest proved to be one of the best areas in Houston to live amidst the ever-changing economic climate.
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Table of Contents
- 5-Year Appreciation: Best North / Northwest Houston Areas
- List of Best Southwest Houston Neighborhoods
- Methodology
- The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home
5-Year Appreciation: Best North / Northwest Houston Areas
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| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 5 Yr % |
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| The Woodlands | $636,846 | 54.8% |
| Hempstead | $245,000 | 44.5% |
| Spring Northeast | $410,000 | 40.8% |
| Champions Area | $360,000 | 40.5% |
| Eldridge North | $364,500 | 40.2% |
| Cypress North | $385,000 | 40.0% |
| Willowbrook South | $270,000 | 38.5% |
| Cypress South | $437,495 | 35.7% |
| Copperfield Area | $330,000 | 34.7% |
| Aldine Area | $235,000 | 34.3% |
| 1960/Cypress Creek North | $302,000 | 34.2% |
| Tomball South/Lakewood | $395,500 | 34.1% |
| Spring/Klein | $335,000 | 34.0% |
| 1960/Cypress Creek South | $256,995 | 33.9% |
| 1960/Cypress | $299,500 | 33.1% |
| Tomball Southwest | $430,000 | 32.9% |
| Jersey Village | $345,000 | 32.7% |
| Waller | $362,920 | 32.7% |
| Spring/Klein/Tomball | $335,000 | 31.1% |
| Hockley | $300,000 | 29.4% |
| Lake Conroe Area | $334,405 | 24.8% |
| Tomball | $375,000 | 23.4% |
| Magnolia/1488 West | $313,990 | 17.2% |
| Magnolia/1488 East | $371,000 | 12.4% |
| Conroe Southwest | $308,000 | 8.1% |
List of Best Southwest Houston Neighborhoods
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Hempstead
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 5 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | $245,000 | 44.5% |
Located at the junction of roads Highway 290, and Texas State Highways 6 and 159, Hempstead is just 50 miles west of Downtown Texas.
Hempstead is well-known for its:
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ACCESSIBILITY: Hempstead neighborhood is situated near academic schools and universities. It is a 5-minute good commute to schools like Blinn College, Texas A&M University, and Prairie View A&M University.
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RETAIL: Nearby grocery stores include Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Brookshire Brothers. Some fresh fruits and vegetable markets where you can shop for produce and juicy watermelons are El Puas, Gurrola Produce, and Dilorio Farms.
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DINING OPTIONS: Residents of Hempstead enjoy a variety of restaurant options in the neighborhood. Dining restaurants with 4 to 5-star ratings are Hempstead Steak & Seafood, Breakfast Paradise, and Hill Country BBQ.
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GREEN SPACE: Hempstead is rich in vegetation and there is a lot of green space perfect for farming or gardening and even raising farm animals like chickens. Sceneries are green hills and beautiful oak trees which makes the neighborhood a haven for relaxation.
The residents enjoy hanging out at Hempstead City Park nearby which is pet-friendly. The park amenities include a playground and pavilions for children and adult outdoor activities.
Spring Northeast
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 5 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Northeast | $410,000 | 40.8% |
Spring Northeast is an area east of The Woodlands. It includes master-planned communities along Spring Creek.
The properties at Spring Northeast attract people because of:
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SUBURBAN ENVIRONMENT: The area is far north of Downtown Houston. This location contains lush woodlands and plenty of green spaces.
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WIDE HOME OPTIONS: There are over 750 properties in the local real estate market. The majority of Spring Northeast properties are single-family homes.
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GREAT SCHOOLS: Spring Northeast is zoned to the Conroe Independent School Districts. Birnham Woods Elementary School and Kaufman Elementary School are some top schools nearby.
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MASTER-PLANNED AREAS: There are premier communities in Spring Northeast. The Falls and Harper's Preserve are master-planned communities near the area.
Residents of Spring Northeast can commute to the city through I-45 and Grand Parkway. These roads lead to The Heights and Northside Village in the metro.
Champions Area
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 5 Yr % |
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| Champions Area | $360,000 | 40.5% |
Champions Area is named after the Champions Golf Club, which hosted numerous historic nationwide championships and cups. The community grew to be a suburban oasis for its residents.
Champions Area is known for its:
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TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: An analysis of Houston area schools recognizes many of Champions Area’s public schools as one of the best in North Houston. These include Theiss Elementary, Hassler Elementary, Kuehnle Elementary, and Doerre Intermediate.
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AFFORDABILITY: The neighborhood belongs to Best Houston suburbs which uses community ratings for affordability, schools, commute time, and other data points.
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EASY ACCESSIBILITY: Champions Area is situated between Highway 249 and Interstate 45, connecting it to multiple key districts such as downtown Houston, The Woodlands, and the Energy Corridor.
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LANDSCAPING HAVEN: The neighborhood's biodiversity will captivate nature enthusiasts. Thousands of oak, pine trees, and other flora thrive in the area. Parks and hike and bike trails are convenient for residents as well.
The Champions Area community is tightly knit. They are hands-on in involving the residents in maintaining the neighborhood. They accommodate and introduce new residents through directories, newsletters, and welcome packets. There are also local crime watches and block captains dedicated to everyone's protection.
Methodology
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The Houston Association of Realtor (HAR) Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has categorized the Houston general metropolitan service area. It has created about 200 distinct "Geo Market Areas".
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All Houston area properties in the MLS are classified into one Geo Market Area based on their location.
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Since Houston sprawls over 600 square miles, we took the Geo Market Areas within a 40-mile radius of Houston. We did not include areas like Angelina County, Tyler County, and Freeport. They are generally considered outside of the Houston-Woodlands-Baytown MSA.
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We categorized these geo markets into six regions:
1) Inner Loop. (All or the majority of the Geo Market Area resides in Houston's 610 Loop.)
2) Close In, But Not In the Inner Loop. (All or the majority of the Geo Market Area resides in Houston's Beltway 8, but not within 610 Loop.)
3) West / Southwest areas.
4) North / Northwest areas.
5) East / Northeast areas.
6) South / Southeast areas.
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*Default median housing price values are from single-family homes except in these neighborhoods. Condos, townhomes, and single-family homes are considered in these neighborhoods. This is due to the above-average number of condos/townhomes in these market areas. All regions where anything other than single-family homes are used have a * designation.
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Annual home prices are based on HAR MLS reported sales for the prior year between January 1 and May 31. Starting on June 1, the current year HAR MLS sales data is used.
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Reporters or news outlets, please contact Paige@HoustonProperties.com for details. We may provide an Excel export of every neighborhood’s associated data and calculations.
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Data is deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Information is provided for informational purposes only.
The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home
The Houston Properties Team has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member. Each member is a specialist in their role – which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.
Paige Martin, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty, and the Houston Properties Team are ranked among the top residential Realtors in the world.
They have been featured on TV and in dozens of publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Reuters, Fox News in the Morning, Money Magazine, Houston Business Journal, Houstonia, and Houston Chronicle.
Paige Martin was just ranked as the #5 agent in the world with Keller Williams, completing over $1 Billion in Houston residential real estate sales.
Recent awards include:
– 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com
– 2021: Top 100 Women Leaders in Real Estate of 2021
– 2021: America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2021: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2021: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
– 2020: America’s Best Real Estate Teams, Best of America Trends
– 2020: Best Houston Real Estate Team, Best of Reader’s Choice
– 2020: Top Real Estate Team (Houston Properties Team), Houston Business Journal
– 2020: #6 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
– 2020: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas (Top Keller Williams Realtor)
– 2020: #1 Real Estate Team, Keller Williams Memorial
- 2019: Top Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2019: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2019: #5 Individual Agent, KW Worldwide
- 2019: #1 Individual Agent, KW Texas
- 2018: #5 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2018: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2018: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2018: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2018: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2017: #10 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2017: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2017: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, Houston Business Journal
- 2017: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2016: #20 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide
- 2016: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors
- 2016: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2016: Five Star Realtor, Featured in Texas Monthly
- 2016: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: #9 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, United States
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas
- 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston
- 2015: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2015: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ
- 2015: Five Star Realtor, Texas Monthly Magazine
- 2014: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com
- 2014: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams Memorial
...in addition to over 318 additional awards.
Paige also serves a variety of non-profits, and civic and community boards. She was appointed by the mayor of Houston to be on the downtown TIRZ board.
Benefits Of Working With The Houston Properties Team
Our team, composed of distinguished and competent Houston luxury realtors, has a well-defined structure based on the individual strengths of each member.
We find the team approach as the most effective way to sell homes. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. Each Houston Properties Team member is a specialist in their role—which is why our homes sell faster and for more money than average.
The benefits of working with a team include:
- the ability to be in two or three places at one time; a member can handle showings, while another answer calls
- collective time and experience of members
- targeted advice and marketing of agent expert in your area
- competitive advantage by simply having more resources, more ideas, and more perspectives
- a “checks and balances” system; selling and buying a home in Houston is an intensely complex process
- more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale
- efficient multi-tasking; one agent takes care of inspections and repair work, while another agent focuses on administrative details
- multiple marketing channels using members’ networks
- constant attention: guaranteed focus on your home and your transaction
- lower risk for mistakes. Multiple moving parts increase oversights. A team approach handles these “parts” separately
- flexibility in negotiation and marketing
- better management of document flow
- increased foot traffic through more timely and effective showing schedule coordination; and
- increased sphere of influence and exposure to more potential buyers.
To meet all the award-winning members of the Houston Properties Team, please go here.
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