Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods Ranked

The top 20 most expensive neighborhoods in Houston

Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods Ranked

Houston boasts some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country, many of which consistently make the top lists. To determine this year's most exclusive areas, we analyzed over 400,000 home sales in the past decade.

We noticed some interesting trends among the top luxury neighborhoods:
- Nearly all are zoned to Houston's Best Schools;
- Most close-in areas are also some of Houston's Most Accessible Neighborhoods;
- Most suburban areas are secured enclaves within Houston's Best Suburbs.

To learn more about these exclusive areas, including their land and real estate value appreciation, accessibility, and school zoning, contact Paige at [email protected].

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Table of Contents

  1. Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 20)
  2. Close In & Inner Loop Houston Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 15)
  3. Suburban Houston Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 15)
  4. Methodology For Ranking Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods

Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 20)

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Piney Point $3,175,000 71.2%
River Oaks Area $2,699,000 42.2%
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods $2,095,930 19.9%
Bunker Hill $2,040,000 13.6%
Tanglewood Area $2,000,000 14.3%
Memorial Villages $1,831,150 18.4%
Memorial Park $1,801,000 41.8%
Memorial Close In $1,732,500 -21.2%
West University/Southside Area $1,720,000 49.6%
Spring Valley Village $1,625,000 73.6%
Southampton $1,465,350 23.4%
Southgate $1,380,000 67.8%
Memorial Forest $1,365,000 48.3%
Braeswood Place $1,325,000 76.7%
Frostwood $1,225,000 33.2%
*The Woodlands: East Shore $1,169,125 68.2%
Bellaire Area $1,160,000 25.1%
Benders Landing $1,150,000 67.4%
Highland Village / Midlane $1,150,000 60.6%
Parkway at Eldridge $1,131,483 29.3%

Piney Point

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Piney Point $3,175,000 71.2%

Piney Point Map

Part of the coveted Memorial Villages, Piney Point is a deed-restricted independent city. It features a serene atmosphere, spacious estates, and tree-lined streets.

Piney Point Village is popular for its:

Piney Point Village features great land value appreciation and homes ranging from stately mansions and large estates to modern homes.

Map of Piney Point

Piney Point Real Estate Trends


River Oaks Area

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
River Oaks Area $2,699,000 42.2%

River Oaks Area Map

One of Houston’s most exclusive neighborhoods, River Oaks is centrally located within the Inner Loop. Deed-restricted and historic, the area features some of the most expensive homes in Bayou City.

River Oaks is well-known for its:

River Oaks is home to the River Oaks Country Club Estates, one of Houston’s most affluent golf communities. The country club features a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, and a fitness center.

Map of River Oaks Area

River Oaks Area Real Estate Trends


The Woodlands: Carlton Woods

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods $2,095,930 19.9%

The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Map

Carlton Woods is one of Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods. It features outdoor spaces and high-end amenities in one of Houston's Best Suburbs, The Woodlands.

Carlton Woods is known for its:

Carlton Woods is also zoned to some of the best schools from the Conroe and Tomball ISDs, including Tough Elementary and Timber Creek Elementary. The John Cooper School, a highly-rated private school, is only a few minutes from the neighborhood.

Map of The Woodlands: Carlton Woods

The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Real Estate Trends


Close In & Inner Loop Houston Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 15)

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Piney Point $3,175,000 71.2%
River Oaks Area $2,699,000 42.2%
Bunker Hill $2,040,000 13.6%
Tanglewood Area $2,000,000 14.3%
Memorial Villages $1,831,150 18.4%
Memorial Park $1,801,000 41.8%
Memorial Close In $1,732,500 -21.2%
West University/Southside Area $1,720,000 49.6%
Spring Valley Village $1,625,000 73.6%
Southampton $1,465,350 23.4%
Southgate $1,380,000 67.8%
Memorial Forest $1,365,000 48.3%
Braeswood Place $1,325,000 76.7%
Frostwood $1,225,000 33.2%
Bellaire Area $1,160,000 25.1%

Suburban Houston Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 15)

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods $2,095,930 19.9%
*The Woodlands: East Shore $1,169,125 68.2%
Benders Landing $1,150,000 67.4%
Parkway at Eldridge $1,131,483 29.3%
Sweetwater $1,127,000 23.1%
Lakes of Fairhaven $1,075,000 93.6%
Windsor Park Lakes $995,000 29.3%
Grand Lake Estates $920,000 115.0%
Lakes of Parkway $880,250 12.9%
Tiki Island $785,000 100.0%
The Woodlands: Creekside Park $766,500 71.8%
Grand Harbor $759,900 72.7%
Telfair $740,000 58.1%
The Woodlands: Sterling Ridge $724,999 63.3%
Riverstone $695,000 47.6%

The Woodlands: Carlton Woods

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods $2,095,930 19.9%

The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Map

Carlton Woods is one of Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods. It features outdoor spaces and high-end amenities in one of Houston's Best Suburbs, The Woodlands.

Carlton Woods is known for its:

Carlton Woods is also zoned to some of the best schools from the Conroe and Tomball ISDs, including Tough Elementary and Timber Creek Elementary. The John Cooper School, a highly-rated private school, is only a few minutes from the neighborhood.

Map of The Woodlands: Carlton Woods

The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Real Estate Trends


The Woodlands: East Shore

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
The Woodlands: East Shore $1,169,125 68.2%

The Woodlands: East Shore Map

Known as the “Garden District,” East Shore is a neighborhood tucked between Lake Woodlands and The Woodlands Town Center.

East Shore residents enjoy:

Homes in East Shore are zoned to Conroe ISD. Residents can enroll in top-ranked schools like Lamar Elementary and Knox Junior High. The Woodlands Montessori and the John Cooper School are notable private schools in the area.

Map of The Woodlands: East Shore

The Woodlands: East Shore Real Estate Trends


Benders Landing

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Benders Landing $1,150,000 67.4%

Benders Landing Map

Benders Landing is a master-planned community about 30 minutes north of Downtown Houston. It features home sites by the lake and in the woods. This acreage community features a lot with at least one acre each.

Benders Landing is famous for its:

Municipal Utility District (MUD) taxes are no longer collected in Benders Landing. The neighborhood has quality deed restrictions to check and regulate development.

Map of Benders Landing

Benders Landing Real Estate Trends


Methodology For Ranking Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods


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