I’m moving to Houston in a few weeks and asked on social media for people’s favorite neighborhoods to live in. I compiled this list from those recommendations!
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This neighborhood is also north of Houston but not as far as the Woodlands. It’s closer to the city but also still somewhat a suburb.
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This neighborhood is west of Houston and also came highly recommended as a nice suburb.
City of Katy, TX | Home
This neighborhood is northwest of downtown. Like Spring, it’s a suburb but it’s also closer to the center than Katy and the Woodlands.
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This neighborhood is south of Houston. A lot of people recommended this area as well.
Sugar Land, TX - Official Website | Official Website
This neighborhood is also south of Houston. Seems like it’s a pretty nice suburb that’s not too far from everything going on downtown.
City of Pearland
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Almost everyone that responded to me recommended The Woodlands. This neighborhood is north of Houston and is supposed to be very nice!
The Woodlands, Texas | Official Guide To Stay, Shop & Dine in Woodlands, Texas
Urban
Everyone recommended the Heights. This neighborhood is supposed to be supper walkable and close to downtown.
Houston Heights in Houston, TX | Live Music, Artwork & Crafts
Also very highly recommended as a great walkable area that is close to downtown and museums.
Houston's Montrose Neighborhood | Things to Do, Restaurants & Hotels
I didn’t get too many recommendations for the East End but from my research it looks like there is a fair amount of new housing so it might be more of an up and coming neighborhood. Located in the east side of Houston.
East End Houston: Home
Pretty much in downtown Houston. Everyone said this area was super walkable and close to a lot of fun stuff!
Midtown Houston – In the middle of it all
This neighborhood is west of Houston. It’s not exactly a suburb but it’s also not downtown so it’s kind of a mix.
City of Spring Branch, Texas – Founded 1852, Preserved 2015