Texas Medical Center: Best Commuter Neighborhoods in Houston
Beat Houston traffic. Top Neighborhoods for Commuting in Houston Texas Medical Center.
Houston is home to the world's largest life sciences destination --- the Texas Medical Center. The area boasts 61 institutions with a total of 106,000 employees and thousands of volunteers.
Commuting to the Texas Medical Center can take too much of one's free time. Finding the neighborhoods in and around the area can help lessen the time spent sitting in traffic.
We've collated top neighborhoods within a 30-minute ride and listed the average home prices in each neighborhood. This will help in finding neighborhoods nearby that fit one's budget, whether for work, volunteering, or staying for extended treatment.
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Table of Contents
- Medical Center Houston Commute Options
- Commuting in Houston: Neighborhoods Around Texas Medical Center
- The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home
Medical Center Houston Commute Options
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The Texas Medical Center is easily accessible through three main highways. These are Southwest Freeway (north), South Freeway (east), and Loop 610 (south). The area is in demand thanks to its easy access to Houston's main districts.
Transportation includes several bus lines. The METRORail Red Line runs through the Houston Medical Center. Three stations serve the district. These are the TMC Transit Center, Dryden/TMC Station, and Memorial Hermann Hospital Station.
Commuting in Houston: Neighborhoods Around Texas Medical Center
| Area | Median Home Price | Commute: Med Ctr (min) | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center Area | $212,500 | 0 | -21% |
| Rice / Museum District | $1,050,000 | 5 | 39% |
| Southgate | $1,380,000 | 5 | 67% |
| Riverside | $397,500 | 5 | 13% |
| Bellaire Area | $1,160,000 | 10 | 25% |
| Braeswood Place | $1,325,000 | 10 | 76% |
| Greenway Plaza | $545,000 | 10 | 3% |
| Knollwood/Woodside | $502,500 | 10 | 14% |
| Rice Military/Washington Corridor | $562,500 | 10 | 21% |
| Southampton | $1,465,350 | 10 | 23% |
| Southside Place | $2,200,000 | 10 | 26% |
| University Area | $350,000 | 10 | 34% |
| Upper Kirby | $1,100,000 | 10 | 32% |
| Washington East/Sabine | $532,500 | 10 | 30% |
| West University/Southside Area | $1,720,000 | 10 | 49% |
| Montrose | $735,000 | 15 | 20% |
| East End Revitalized | $355,575 | 15 | 27% |
| Royden Oaks/Afton Oaks | $1,098,000 | 15 | 38% |
| Highland Village / Midlane | $1,150,000 | 15 | 60% |
| Denver Harbor | $332,500 | 15 | 41% |
| Midtown Houston | $370,000 | 15 | 15% |
| Briar Hollow | $585,500 | 15 | 4% |
| River Oaks Area | $2,699,000 | 15 | 42% |
| River Oaks Shopping Area | $949,000 | 15 | 29% |
| Cottage Grove | $510,000 | 15 | 30% |
| Crestwood | $2,290,000 | 20 | 43% |
| Northside | $255,000 | 20 | 27% |
| Memorial Park | $1,801,000 | 20 | 41% |
| Downtown Houston | $292,500 | 25 | 12% |
| Timbergrove/Lazybrook | $577,267 | 30 | 43% |
Medical Center Area
| Area | Median Home Price | Commute: Med Ctr (min) | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center Area | $212,500 | 0 | -21% |
The Medical Center area is known for its world-class health facilities. Due to this, the demand for homes in the area is increasing over time.
The Texas Medical Center features:
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GREAT ACCESSIBILITY: The neighborhood is along the METRORail Red Line stations and freeways. Some of the best communities around Houston are also accessible including Downtown.
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TOP-RANKED SCHOOLS: Medical Center is zoned to Houston ISD, which is home to many of Houston's top-ranked schools. Roberts Elem, Pershing Middle, and Lamar High are some of the best schools that serve the area.
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WIDE VARIETY OF AMENITIES: Several local amenities are available due to the area's location within the Inner Loop. Museums, restaurants, and retail centers are located around the area. Residents also have easy access to the state's largest medical district.
The Texas Medical Center was founded in the mid-1940s. Over time, new construction townhomes emerged in the area to replace the old ones. Recent developments have also resulted in good appreciation rates over the last decade.
Rice / Museum District
| Area | Median Home Price | Commute: Med Ctr (min) | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice / Museum District | $1,050,000 | 5 | 39% |
Vibrant and highly accessible, the Museum District is one of Houston’s premier cultural and art centers. It is located just north of the Texas Medical Center.
The district’s appeal stems from several factors, including:
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CULTURE AND ARTS CENTERS: True to its name, the Museum District is home to 19 culture, arts, and scientific institutions. It has the second largest number of museums in a contiguous area in the US.
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ACCESSIBLE LOCATION AND EASY COMMUTE: The district is nestled between two major employment centers and allows easy access to I-45 and Highway 59. The METRORail Red Line has three stops within the Museum District.
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LUXURY CONDO LIVING: The Museum District has both established landmarks like the Warwick Towers and 1400 Hermann as well as newer condos like Oaks on Caroline and Museum Flats. Amenities may include private balconies, valet and concierge services, and reserved parking.
Aside from its lively arts and culture scene, the Museum District also offers a lot of outdoor entertainment and recreation options in Hermann Park. This includes the Houston Zoo, the Houston Garden Center, and a golf course.
Southgate
| Area | Median Home Price | Commute: Med Ctr (min) | 10 Year % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate | $1,380,000 | 5 | 67% |
Southgate is an established area of more than 500 homes. It sits West of the Texas Medical Center and South of Rice Uni. It is home to major employers such as Chevron and Arco Construction.
Southgate has an excellent reputation thanks to its:
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CONVENIENCE: Southgate offers simple access to key districts. It is a short drive to Galleria, Downtown, and Energy Corridor.
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PARKS AND TRAILS: The Brays Bayou and Hermann Park have Hike and Bike Trails and other fun activities for residents.
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ACTIVE COMMUNITY: Southgate's group maintains areas, enforces deed restrictions, and organizes events.
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SUPERB ARCHITECTURE: Southgate houses lean toward traditional designs, but newer homes have modern looks.
Southgate is one of Houston's Hottest Inner Loop Neighborhoods. The median sales price is over $800,000. Land values have posted significant increases over the past decade.
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.
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