Where are the best places to live in Houston, TX?

Question

Im going to be relocating soon and have done lots of research but just wanted some personal opinions on this. Im thinking of moving to Katy but I want to know other good areas. Thanks.

Answer 1

You may want to look at areas that are located just outside of Houston. As you mentioned before, Katy is a great area to live in, as well as Sugarland (which, by the way, was ranked no.1 on this year's best places to live list), and Friendswood. If you must live within the Houston city limits, then I would check out the 290/Barker Cypress area of town. My sister and her family just purchased a house in the area (Keystone Fairway subdivision) and so far she loves it. It's a great community full of great people, has wonderful schools, is very safe, and if you and/or your spouse enjoy golf, it is in the mist of the Houston Golf Club. (By the way, if it's a home you're looking for, the prices aren't too bad in the area either. I believe they range from the upper 100 to 400-thousands.)

Answer 2

I have lived in Houston for 20 years. I have always lived in the inner loop. Which is Houston speak for the area inside the freeway (Loop 610) that encircles the center of the city. I would not live anywhere else. I work downtown and my commute has never been more than 30 minutes. Every major grocery store has a large "signature" location somewhere in the inner loop. Downtown has more theater seats than Times Square in New York City. The largest medical complex in the world, The Texas Medical Center" is located in the inner loop. The museum district is in the inner loop. The best dinning and galleries are all in the inner loop. I live in the Houston Heights. Which is the first "suburb" in Houston. It was built in the early 1900's. And this neighborhood still maintains the feel of a small very residential turn of the century town. And yet I can be in downtown Houston in 30 minutes without getting on a freeway.

Answer 3

I am about to move to the clear lake area, more specifically, seabrook, tx. It's a nice quaint little city minutes away from the beautiful kemah boardwalk. So in my opinion, the clear lake area is the best area, especially if you dont mind living around water. My uncle lives in league city (also part of clear lake area), and his neighborhood is absolutely beautiful. He's lived there for 30 years and has no complaints or problems with the crime. People are extremely friendly and the atmosphere is great. School district is wonderful out there. However, you will pay a little bit more for rent, but I promise it's worth it. I would stay away from the baytown area for sure and downtown houston. While my fiance works in baytown, living out there is not really desirable because of the crime rate. You know, everyone has their opinion as to what the best area is, but the only way you will know for sure is if you write down the good areas that were mentioned the most and visit them for yourself. I can gurantee that unless you visit certain areas, such as the clear lake area, you'll never know how truly nice it is.

Answer 4

LIve in the Cy-Fair area, they have the best school district in Houston, and it's a great place to live. The communities are very nice, and traffic isn't too bad as the Katy area. Katy is nice too, but I prefer Cy-Fair more. Trust me, I live in the Cy-Fair area, so I should know a thing or 2 about Houston.

Answer 5

I may be relocated to Houston as I am a Flight Attendant for United, any suggestions? How is the area near airport? I am so tired commuting. Any advise will be greatly appreciated! Thx in advance ;-)

Answer 6

Med center district or galleria area.

Answer 7

Galleria or inner-loop if you are under 40 (or feel like it).

Answer 8

Heights is the best .

Answer 9

If you can afford it inside the loop is where its happening.

Answer 10

near the galleria mall. the galleria mall is the second biggest mall in the u.s. near the galleria is where the rich nice peaple live.