Houston Neighborhood Guide

  • Houston Heights

    As one of Houston’s most historic neighborhoods, the greater heights flourish as a destination for foodies and architecture lovers. This beautiful neighborhood is within close proximity to downtown making the greater heights one of the most popular choices for Houstonians. It has some of the best shopping centers, outdoor activities, nightlife spots, and delicious restaurants.

  • Memorial

    The Memorial area has now become one of the prime spots for a more private, quieter home life. This vibrant residential community is a solid, secluded base that is convenient for commuters. The residents in the Memorial area have the best of both worlds; not having to worry about choosing between the neighborhood’s large lots or a manageable commute to the city’s heart. A forested neighborhood offering the best.

  • River Oaks

    River Oaks is a leafy residential area with palatial homes and the River Oaks Shopping Center, known for its upscale stores and eclectic global restaurants. The art deco River Oaks Theatre shows indie and foreign films, and Rienzi, an opulent outpost of the Museum of Fine Arts, displays European paintings, miniatures and ceramics. Well-heeled clients indulge beauty services at the area’s luxe spas and salons.

  • Tanglewood

    Tanglewood is a close-knit community tucked away in the middle of the action. This quiet neighborhood, with its decades-old live oaks and original ranch-style homes, still has a timeless feel. Located just outside Loop 610 and Beltway 8. Both the Galleria and Uptown area is just minutes away which gives easy access to retail, restaurants, and big-city amenities.

  • Midtown

    Midtown is known as one of the cultural areas in Houston, notable for its hipster culture, art scene, food scene, and nightlife. Walking distance to all of the trendy restaurants, bars, and cafes. The best part about Midtown Houston is that it's very walkable from grocery stores, gyms, restaurants, parks, and stores. This sets Midtown apart from many neighborhoods in Houston.

  • Oak Forest

    Oak forest is a large residential community and is known for their great hospitality. They are unofficially one of the friendliest neighborhoods in Houston. This neighborhood is so friendly that their local Starbucks drive through has among the highest number of customers who choose to pay for the car behind them. It’s a wonderful place for a family.

  • Humble/Kingwood

    The Humble/ Kingwood area was once known as the oil boomtown in the early 20th century, when oil was first discovered there in 1904. This community is kind and is known for their wide variety of diversity. This neighborhood is surrounded by beautiful pines, magnolias, and many other species of shade trees.

  • Katy

    Katy neighborhoods are mostly master planned communities with tree-lined streets, parks, playgrounds, community pools, and tennis courts. Katy is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Katy offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.

  • Cypress

    Cypress is one of the most developed, booming suburbs in the state of Texas. This secluded area is also known as one of the largest suburbs in the Houston area. This community runs alongside US 290 west of Grand Parkway and is twenty-four miles northwest of Downtown Houston.