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 %
Southside Place $2,950,000 126.9%
Piney Point $2,770,000 45.0%
River Oaks Area $2,594,250 64.7%
Bunker Hill $2,310,000 66.8%
Hunters Creek $2,282,500 55.0%
Memorial Close In $1,907,500 74.7%
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods $1,867,000 10.3%
Memorial Villages $1,760,000 39.4%
Tanglewood Area $1,687,500 30.3%
Memorial Park $1,650,000 21.5%
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Creekside $1,600,000 48.4%
West University/Southside Area $1,595,000 61.4%
Southampton $1,492,500 60.0%
Spring Valley Village $1,475,000 116.5%
Highland Village / Midlane $1,295,000 69.3%
Sweetwater $1,282,500 57.8%
Frostwood $1,175,000 33.9%
Braeswood Place $1,163,750 66.0%
Upper Kirby $1,100,000 45.5%
Benders Landing $1,070,000 83.6%

Southside Place

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Southside Place $2,950,000 126.9%

Southside Place Map

Spanning ten blocks within the Inner Loop, Southside Place is an affluent independent city. It features some of the most expensive real estate in Houston.

Southside Place is famous due to its:

Southside Place homes posted great real estate and land value appreciation (with West U) in the past decade. Its newly constructed luxury homes and vintage bungalows have price tags comparable to homes in nearby West U. It also rivaled prices from homes in Southampton Place and Boulevard Oaks.

Map of Southside Place

Southside Place Real Estate Trends


Piney Point

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Piney Point $2,770,000 45.0%

Piney Point Map

Piney Point is a haven for homebuyers who love classic elegance and serenity. Thus making Piney Point homes ideal for families looking to settle down in a tranquil setting.

Piney Point's features include:

Piney Point is recognized as the wealthiest town in Texas based on its annual average income. Many companies are also nestled around the neighborhood, making Piney Point a good location for career growth. Some of these companies are The Avera Companies, Urban Companies, and Chevron.

Map of Piney Point

Piney Point Real Estate Trends


River Oaks Area

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
River Oaks Area $2,594,250 64.7%

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


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

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Southside Place $2,950,000 126.9%
Piney Point $2,770,000 45.0%
River Oaks Area $2,594,250 64.7%
Bunker Hill $2,310,000 66.8%
Hunters Creek $2,282,500 55.0%
Memorial Close In $1,907,500 74.7%
Memorial Villages $1,760,000 39.4%
Tanglewood Area $1,687,500 30.3%
Memorial Park $1,650,000 21.5%
West University/Southside Area $1,595,000 61.4%
Southampton $1,492,500 60.0%
Spring Valley Village $1,475,000 116.5%
Highland Village / Midlane $1,295,000 69.3%
Frostwood $1,175,000 33.9%
Braeswood Place $1,163,750 66.0%

Suburban Houston Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 15)

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods $1,867,000 10.3%
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Creekside $1,600,000 48.4%
Sweetwater $1,282,500 57.8%
Benders Landing $1,070,000 83.6%
Parkway at Eldridge $1,040,800 N/A
Lakes of Parkway $1,015,000 40.0%
Avalon At Seven Meadows $960,000 34.8%
Windsor Park Lakes $942,500 40.7%
Lakes of Fairhaven $867,500 67.8%
*The Woodlands: East Shore $865,000 -4.2%
Grand Lake Estates $850,000 200.9%
Tiki Island $837,500 113.0%
Grand Harbor $790,000 N/A
Lake Pointe $781,250 37.9%
The Forest Of Friendswood $750,000 89.3%

The Woodlands: Carlton Woods

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods $1,867,000 10.3%

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: Carlton Woods Creekside

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Creekside $1,600,000 48.4%

The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Creekside Map

Carlton Woods Creekside is a 500-acre gated community within the Village of Creekside Park. It is also a sought-after address in The Woodlands.

The Carlton Woods Creekside neighborhood is known for its:

Carlton Woods Creekside is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Houston.

Map of The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Creekside

The Woodlands: Carlton Woods Creekside Real Estate Trends


Sweetwater

Area Median Home Price Median Sales Price 10 Yr %
Sweetwater $1,282,500 57.8%

Sweetwater Map

Sweetwater Sugar Land is a master-planned community built around the Sweetwater Country Club Golf Course. It is located in the Sugar Land area, just southwest of Houston.

Its many features include:

Some homes in Sweetwater were built in the 1980s, while some estates were built in this decade.

Map of Sweetwater

Sweetwater Real Estate Trends


Methodology For Ranking Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods


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