Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods Ranked
The top 20 most expensive neighborhoods in Houston
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.
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Table of Contents
- Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 20)
- Close In & Inner Loop Houston Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 15)
- Suburban Houston Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 15)
- Methodology For Ranking Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods
Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 20)
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 10 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| Hunters Creek | $3,562,500 | 76.0% |
| River Oaks Area | $3,050,000 | 38.6% |
| Bunker Hill | $2,567,000 | 62.7% |
| The Woodlands: Carlton Woods | $2,537,500 | 45.1% |
| Memorial Villages | $2,379,075 | 69.9% |
| Royden Oaks/Afton Oaks | $2,250,000 | 160.9% |
| West University/Southside Area | $1,920,000 | 53.3% |
| Memorial Close In | $1,795,000 | -27.3% |
| Memorial Park | $1,791,000 | 57.3% |
| Southside Place | $1,762,500 | 17.5% |
| Sweetwater | $1,740,000 | 100.3% |
| Memorial Forest | $1,632,000 | 96.0% |
| Braeswood Place | $1,557,500 | 88.9% |
| Southampton | $1,490,000 | 12.1% |
| Tanglewood Area | $1,437,500 | -13.7% |
| Bellaire Area | $1,375,000 | 38.3% |
| Southgate | $1,337,500 | 63.1% |
| Benders Landing | $1,250,000 | 90.0% |
| Rice / Museum District | $1,225,000 | 44.1% |
| Briargrove | $1,204,000 | 43.8% |
Hunters Creek
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 10 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| Hunters Creek | $3,562,500 | 76.0% |
Hunters Creek is one of the most affluent and expensive neighborhoods in the state of Texas. The area is popular for its vintage ranch-style homes and sprawling estates.
Factors that make Hunters Creek a much-coveted choice:
EXCLUSIVITY: Hunters Creek makes it to the Forbes list of Houston's “Top Suburbs to Live Well”. Hunters Creek homes for sale fetch $2M as the median sales price. (Read Income Needed To Buy A House in Houston’s Best Neighborhoods.)
PROXIMITY TO GALLERIA: Galleria and its hundreds of shops, bars, and restaurants are minutes away from Hunters Creek.
SPRAWLING HOMES & LOTS: The neighborhood features a half-acre lot on average. The area showcases long driveways, wide setbacks, generous lawns, and yards.
EXEMPLARY SCHOOLS: The village is zoned to some of the best public schools in Houston. Hunters Creek Elementary and Memorial High are National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Hunters Creek is within the prestigious Memorial Villages. Likewise, an active civic organization enforces deed restrictions in the area.
River Oaks Area
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 10 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Area | $3,050,000 | 38.6% |
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:
UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD: The neighborhood is a mix of 1920s and 1930s traditional homes, grand estates, luxury condos, and townhomes in gated communities. River Oaks is one of the most expensive Houston neighborhoods.
TOP-RANKED SCHOOLS: River Oaks homes are zoned to the Houston ISD. The area benefits from excellent schools, including River Oaks Elem and Lanier Middle. The community also has several premier private schools, such as St. John’s and River Oaks Baptist.
STRONG REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION: River Oaks is among the best Inner Loop neighborhoods in real estate appreciation. The neighborhood has posted impressive appreciation rates over the last 10 years.
PRIME LOCATION: River Oaks boasts an excellent location in Houston. The area provides easy access to Downtown, the Medical Center, and the Galleria. Major highways like Southwest Freeway, Loop 610, Katy Freeway, and I-45 surround the neighborhood.
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.
Bunker Hill
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 10 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill | $2,567,000 | 62.7% |
Bunker Hill Village sits at the westernmost part of the Memorial Villages, adjacent to Piney Point to the east and Hedwig to the north. The city's spacious luxury properties range from 15,000 sqft. to 50,000 sqft.
The area offers:
EXCLUSIVITY: The deed-restricted neighborhood is among Memorial Villages' six upscale independent cities. It has fire and police departments, which are shared with the nearby areas.
ACCESSIBILITY: Bunker Hill's main roads, like Memorial Drive and Gessner Road, go through the neighborhood. The Energy Corridor is only 6 miles west of the city, providing excellent access to various retail spots.
OUTDOOR AMENITIES: Bunker Hill Village boasts several open-air recreational amenities. The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, along with several miles of trails and picnic areas within the Memorial Park, is only a couple of miles away.
The city is zoned to the highly-regarded Spring Branch ISD and is home to two National Blue Ribbon schools: Bunker Hill Elementary and Frostwood Elementary.
Close In & Inner Loop Houston Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 15)
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 10 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| Hunters Creek | $3,562,500 | 76.0% |
| River Oaks Area | $3,050,000 | 38.6% |
| Bunker Hill | $2,567,000 | 62.7% |
| Memorial Villages | $2,379,075 | 69.9% |
| Royden Oaks/Afton Oaks | $2,250,000 | 160.9% |
| West University/Southside Area | $1,920,000 | 53.3% |
| Memorial Close In | $1,795,000 | -27.3% |
| Memorial Park | $1,791,000 | 57.3% |
| Southside Place | $1,762,500 | 17.5% |
| Memorial Forest | $1,632,000 | 96.0% |
| Braeswood Place | $1,557,500 | 88.9% |
| Southampton | $1,490,000 | 12.1% |
| Tanglewood Area | $1,437,500 | -13.7% |
| Bellaire Area | $1,375,000 | 38.3% |
| Southgate | $1,337,500 | 63.1% |
Suburban Houston Most Expensive Neighborhoods (Top 15)
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 10 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands: Carlton Woods | $2,537,500 | 45.1% |
| Sweetwater | $1,740,000 | 100.3% |
| Benders Landing | $1,250,000 | 90.0% |
| *The Woodlands: East Shore | $1,134,500 | 52.1% |
| Avalon At Seven Meadows | $1,005,000 | 69.2% |
| Lakes of Fairhaven | $1,000,000 | 78.5% |
| Lakes of Parkway | $991,000 | 24.0% |
| Grand Lake Estates | $917,500 | 108.6% |
| Tiki Island | $830,000 | 91.2% |
| The Woodlands: Sterling Ridge | $827,500 | 85.6% |
| Grand Harbor | $807,500 | 94.6% |
| The Woodlands: Creekside Park | $780,000 | 73.6% |
| Riverstone | $730,000 | 55.3% |
| Telfair | $713,000 | 48.5% |
| *Memorial West | $705,000 | 35.6% |
The Woodlands: Carlton Woods
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 10 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands: Carlton Woods | $2,537,500 | 45.1% |
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:
LOCK & LEAVE LIFESTYLE: One of Houston's Best Gated Communities, Carlton Woods features a 24-hour manned gate.
SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE: The Club at Carlton Woods features a Jack Nicklaus-signature golf course and boasts upscale amenities like clubhouses, gyms, pools, spas, and tennis courts.
GREEN SPACES: Carlton Woods residents can explore the serene parks and lakes surrounding the community. Bantam Woods Park and Terramont Park are less than two miles away. Additionally, Lake Woodlands is around five miles from the community.
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.
Sweetwater
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 10 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater | $1,740,000 | 100.3% |
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:
CONVENIENT LOCATION: Sweetwater’s location makes major economic and entertainment centers like Energy Corridor and Downtown easily accessible. It is less than 10 minutes away from Highway 6 and about 3 miles from Interstate 69.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: As part of the First Colony Community, Sweetwater residents have access to a variety of recreational facilities. These include swimming pools, a golf course and country club, parks, greenbelts, and lakes.
LARGE LIVABLE SPACES: Homes in Sweetwater, on average, have around 6,000 square feet of living space. They usually have 5-7 bedrooms.
Some homes in Sweetwater were built in the 1980s, while some estates were built in this decade.
Benders Landing
| Area | Median Home Price | Median Sales Price 10 Yr % |
|---|---|---|
| Benders Landing | $1,250,000 | 90.0% |
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:
ACCESSIBILITY: Its location is minutes from The Woodlands. It offers easy access to shops, dining, and entertainment options. George Bush Airport is nearby via Hardy Toll Road and I-45. Plus, a short drive to ExxonMobil Campus.
GREAT COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Benders Landings has parks and a pavilion. Liberty Park has a basketball court, tennis courts, a playground, a gazebo, and a mile-long lake.
CUSTOM HOMES: Homes in Benders Landing feature unique architectural styles. Residents can customize homes on lots of one acre or more.
Municipal Utility District (MUD) taxes are no longer collected in Benders Landing. The neighborhood has quality deed restrictions to check and regulate development.
Methodology For Ranking Houston's Most Expensive Neighborhoods
- The Houston Properties Team regularly reviews the richest neighborhoods in Houston, most expensive neighborhoods in Houston, and Houston's top luxury neighborhoods.
- Our data is updated monthly.
- Median home sale prices are based on single-family home sales, except for neighborhoods with a * where townhome and single family homes data is included. Townhomes are included in these communities because they make up a material percentage of the community sales.
- Median land value prices are based on both homes sold at lot value and lot sales.
- To qualify for this list, the neighborhood must have at least 15 home sales in the last year.
- All median Houston home sale information was sourced by the HAR MLS database.
- Data is deemed accurate but is not guaranteed. Information is provided for informational purposes only.
- If you’d like to see any neighborhoods, master-planned communities or subdivisions added to this updated Houston's Richest Neighborhoods list, please let us know.
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