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 PMartin@HoustonProperties.com.

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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 $3,250,000 75.2%
River Oaks Area $2,674,000 40.9%
Tanglewood Area $2,166,837 23.8%
Bunker Hill $1,987,500 10.6%
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods $1,846,000 5.6%
Memorial Park $1,812,000 42.7%
Memorial Villages $1,763,000 14.0%
Memorial Close In $1,740,000 -20.9%
West University/Southside Area $1,712,500 48.9%
Spring Valley Village $1,625,000 73.6%
Memorial Forest $1,550,000 68.4%
Southampton $1,500,000 26.3%
*The Woodlands: East Shore $1,500,000 115.8%
Southgate $1,380,000 67.8%
Braeswood Place $1,337,500 78.3%
Parkway at Eldridge $1,310,000 49.6%
Benders Landing $1,265,000 84.1%
Bellaire Area $1,199,000 29.3%
Sweetwater $1,132,000 23.7%
Frostwood $1,130,000 22.9%

Piney Point

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Piney Point $3,250,000 75.2%

Piney Point Map

Part of the coveted Memorial Villages, Piney Point Village is a deed-restricted independent city. It features some of the most desirable addresses in the 77024 ZIP Code.

Piney Point is popular for its:

Piney Point Village features great land value appreciation and features 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 $2,674,000 40.9%

River Oaks Area Map

River Oaks is located within the Inner Loop and is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the United States. River Oaks features premier living, notable schools, and accessibility.

River Oaks is sought-after due to its:

River Oaks real estate includes deed restrictions, historic homes, property legacies, and a variety of builders. Furthermore, certain areas command a premium.

Map of River Oaks Area

River Oaks Area Real Estate Trends


Tanglewood Area

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Tanglewood Area $2,166,837 23.8%

Tanglewood Area Map

Tanglewood is an affluent neighborhood located just outside Loop 610. The community features exclusive community living, accessibility, and notable schools.

Tanglewood is famous for its:

Tanglewood is a wooded community in Houston featuring ranch-style homes, oak trees around the neighborhood, and exclusivity.

Map of Tanglewood Area

Tanglewood Area Real Estate Trends


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

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Piney Point $3,250,000 75.2%
River Oaks Area $2,674,000 40.9%
Tanglewood Area $2,166,837 23.8%
Bunker Hill $1,987,500 10.6%
Memorial Park $1,812,000 42.7%
Memorial Villages $1,763,000 14.0%
Memorial Close In $1,740,000 -20.9%
West University/Southside Area $1,712,500 48.9%
Spring Valley Village $1,625,000 73.6%
Memorial Forest $1,550,000 68.4%
Southampton $1,500,000 26.3%
Southgate $1,380,000 67.8%
Braeswood Place $1,337,500 78.3%
Bellaire Area $1,199,000 29.3%
Frostwood $1,130,000 22.9%

Suburban Houston Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 15)

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods $1,846,000 5.6%
*The Woodlands: East Shore $1,500,000 115.8%
Parkway at Eldridge $1,310,000 49.6%
Benders Landing $1,265,000 84.1%
Sweetwater $1,132,000 23.7%
Lakes of Fairhaven $1,075,000 93.6%
Windsor Park Lakes $965,500 25.5%
Grand Lake Estates $932,050 117.8%
Lakes of Parkway $888,000 13.8%
The Woodlands: Creekside Park $795,000 78.2%
Grand Harbor $759,900 72.7%
Tiki Island $750,000 91.1%
The Woodlands: Sterling Ridge $730,000 64.4%
Telfair $720,000 53.8%
Fulbrook $685,000 -11.0%

The Woodlands: Carlton Woods

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods $1,846,000 5.6%

The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Map

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

The Carlton Woods is known for its:

The Carlton Woods is accessible to top-ranked schools and business centers. The area is home to major employers and is zoned to the Conroe Independent School District.

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 $1,500,000 115.8%

The Woodlands: East Shore Map

The prestigious East Shore is also known as The Woodlands Garden District. It is strategically located near Woodland's Town Center and has a spectacular view of Lake Woodlands.

East Shore residents enjoy:

Homes in East Shore are zoned to Conroe ISD. Residents can enroll in top-ranked schools like Woodlands College Park High and Knox Junior High.

Map of The Woodlands: East Shore

The Woodlands: East Shore Real Estate Trends


Parkway at Eldridge

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Parkway at Eldridge $1,310,000 49.6%

Parkway at Eldridge Map

Parkway at Eldridge is an upscale community located in Energy Corridor, home to some of the Best Luxury Gated Communities in Houston. Parkway at Eldridge features custom luxury homes & townhomes, top-rated schools, and accessibility.

Parkway at Eldridge is well-known for its:

A 1-acre recreation center and tennis courts are among the community amenities at Parkway at Eldridge. Commercial spaces are also located near the southern gates to provide additional retail options.

Map of Parkway at Eldridge

Parkway at Eldridge Real Estate Trends


Methodology For Ranking Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods


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