One of the up-and-coming cities in the United States, Houston, Texas, has been thriving for the past years and is expected to continue booming in the next decade. More and more people are moving to the fourth-largest city in the country by population. Their decision is based on Houston’s rising job market, low cost of living, great weather conditions, and diversity. The city boasts great public schools, a socially active nightlife, a diverse dining scene, and well-maintained parks and trails. To know more about this metropolis, read this article to see our list of the best places to live in Houston, Texas.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 24, 2024.
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1. Medical Center (from USD 146)
Situated in the heart of the city, Texas Medical Center is the country’s largest medical district and one of Houston’s top places to live. Here is where the world’s largest children’s hospital can be found, with a baby being delivered every 20 minutes. Home to medicine’s brightest minds and most talented doctors, Texas Medical Center sees over 10 million patients and around 200,000 surgeries every year. Since it hosts such an impressive medical community, Texas Medical Center has created over 100,000 jobs and is one of the most important business districts in the United States. It is also a top choice for high school graduates looking to pursue a career in medicine.
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Houston Medical Center
Address: 6700 Main Street
6.37 km (4.0 mi) from Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
2. Galleria - Uptown (from USD 208)
Galleria in Uptown Houston is where locals and tourists alike go for high-end shopping and dining experiences. The neighborhood is home to Galleria Mall and Uptown Park Shopping Center, a shopping mecca with some of the most deluxe brands, iconic fashion houses, and upscale boutiques. When it comes to dining, you can find anything from European-inspired restaurants and Vietnamese to Indian places. Come evening, the neighborhood becomes even livelier with live music and fine drinks being added into the mix.
Hyatt Place Houston Galleria This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 5252 West Alabama
662 meters (0.5 ft) from Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
3. Willowbrook (from USD 233)
Willowbrook is one of Houston’s top neighborhoods great for families, young professionals, and outdoor lovers. The neighborhood prides itself as extremely diverse with a bustling nightlife and highly rated public schools. Some of the attractions in the area include Willowbrook Mall, a large indoor shopping center with lots of department stores and Sam Houston Race Park, a horse-racing track where purebred horses race each year and different events take place.
Residence Inn Houston Northwest / Willowbrook
Address: 7311 West Green Road
25.27 km (15.8 mi) from Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
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4. River Oaks
River Oaks is a top choice for living in Houston, Texas, since it boasts fine dining restaurants, excellent schools, high-end boutiques, and a dynamic housing market. With a mix of modern high-rise condos and luxurious mansions with manicured lawns and sizeable pools, there’s a place to call home for anybody in River Oaks. The neighborhood has two major shopping malls and various upscale designer stores, so shopping is definitely a favorite pastime among locals. The neighborhood is mostly preferred by young families, students, and fitness lovers.
Houston, Texas, United States
4.06 km (2.6 mi) from Gerald D. Hines Waterwall ParkAccommodates: 5
Top guest reviews
Location:
space was great very cute and a great location centrally locatedthe location was great close and to everything you needyou can drive to downtown in about 10 min easy to get to placeswe would be hard pressed to find a better location in townthis is a spacious apartment in a great location with plenty of room to relax and a full kitchenCleanliness:
nice spacious clean 2 br aptbuilding is clean and quietvery nice and clean would definitely stay againthe apt is great very clean and stylishsuch an amazing place very nice and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
loved this place so spacious everything about this apartment and stay was just as described
5. Westchase (from USD 104)
Part of Harris County in Texas, Westchase is home to bustling nightlife, an active dining scene, and outdoor activities galore. With lots of parks, restaurants, and coffee shops to choose from, Westchase residents have many ways to pass their free time. The neighborhood is especially preferred by young families with children since Westchase schools are above the region’s average.
Sleep Inn & Suites near Westchase
Address: 3850 Wilcrest Drive
10.85 km (6.8 mi) from Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
6. Energy Corridor (from USD 256)
Energy Corridor in Houston is a thriving residential neighborhood that promises to offer its residents an excellent lifestyle. The neighborhood is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including the biggest energy corporations. People living here enjoy the urban lifestyle and many green parks that bring life to the entire neighborhood. Energy Corridor is also home to some of the best public and private schools in Texas, various restaurants, shopping centers, and entertainment options.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston West - Katy
Address: 16435 Katy Freeway
20.61 km (12.9 mi) from Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
7. Houston Heights (from USD 154)
No breakfast provided, but surrounded by great dining options within walking distance.
Reasonable pricing for spacious suites with kitchen and parking included.
Convenient location in a quiet, charming neighborhood with easy access to restaurants and bars.
Immaculate, well-decorated rooms with kitchen and comfortable beds. Limited parking spaces.
Part of Greater Heights but with its own rich history dating back to the 1890s, Houston Heights is home to about 100 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places today. With many up-and-coming professionals moving into the neighborhood, some of these historic buildings have been restored. At the same time, others were demolished to make space for newer, more luxurious homes. Houston Heights is the go-to place for foodies, creators, and architecture buffs.
Sara's Inn on the Boulevard
Address: 941 Heights Boulevard
8.45 km (5.3 mi) from Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
8. Memorial City (from USD 361)
Fantastic dining options with vegan choices, delicious room service, and great bar with live music
Reasonable rates for luxury experience with complimentary coffee bar
Convenient location close to restaurants, mall, and attractions
Quiet rooms, lovely corner suites, eclectic design, clean and chic ambiance
A modern residential neighborhood in Houston, Texas, Memorial City is a top choice when it comes to choosing where to live in this city, especially for families or young professionals. The neighborhood is home to residential buildings with upscale apartments, shopping centers, and a diverse dining scene. Memorial City is highly rated for its diversity and nightlife, public schools, and jobs. Sports enthusiasts will find plenty of options for staying active, from walking and biking trails to basketball and tennis courts.
Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City
Address: 9787 Katy Freeway 77024
8.76 km (5.5 mi) from Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
9. Greater Heights (from USD 67)
Greater Heights is one of Houston’s most socially active neighborhood with lots of diversity and a bustling nightlife. The neighborhood is sprinkled with restaurants, bars, and coffee shops and has well-maintained parks for time outdoors. With a good living cost and great job and housing markets, the neighborhood is appealing to young families with children. Greater Heights is a creatives’ paradise with vinyl shops, vintage fashion boutiques, and entertainment venues.
Top guest reviews
Host:
great host with clear instructions and quick responsesshe is gracious and helpfulheidi is a great host and personshe was an excellent host and very respectful of privacy and genuinely cares for her guestsheidi had been a great hostLocation:
the location is outstandinggreat location lots of restaurants and shopping within walking distanceso close to wonderful restaurants and quaint shopping areasgreat location walking distance to all kinds of neat placesnice space close to downtownCleanliness:
think clean hardwood floors white clean towels and beddingvery clean and so comfortablesuper clean and very spaciousvery clean tidy and excellent valuesuper clean highly recommendRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the bedroom has a very comfortable king bed with a ceiling fan which was lovelyi really enjoyed sleeping on the memory foam bedgreat place to stay with a lot of space a comfortable bed and beautiful bathroomthe bed was super comfythe shampoo and bathroom decor was very nicely done too :)
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10. Montrose
With an urban vibe, active nightlife, and lots of coffee shops, bars, and restaurants, Montrose is a great place to live in Texas. Since the public schools in this neighborhood are above average and the housing and job markets are good, many young families choose Montrose as their home. There are lots of parks here so finding something to do outdoors is easy. If you want to explore this neighborhood, attractions are a short walking distance from one another.
Houston, Texas, United States
5.65 km (3.6 mi) from Gerald D. Hines Waterwall ParkAccommodates: 3
Top guest reviews
Host:
emmely was a great host incredibly responsive and accommodatingemmely was so responsive and very attentive from the checking in to the checking out processthe hostess is very friendly and accommodatingsuper lovely host with a wonderfully located apartmentLocation:
cool place in a great locationgreat location by lots of restaurantsgreat location to see all the hot spots of houstonthe location of emmely's place was perfect for usgreat stylish place in a quiet neighborhood and close to many restaurants & shoppingCleanliness:
if it has been clean it would have been perfectwe had to go buy supplies and re clean the placeRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
cute and cozy air bnbher apartment was very cute modern and had all amenities you’d want/need for an overnightvery stylish space and the most comfortable bedliving area and king bed are perfect size for one person or a couplethen right before going to bed we were lucky enough to notice the gas leak
Exploring Houston's best neighborhoods
Besides being a top travel destination in the United States with plenty of things to do and see, Houston is a great place to live too. The city features an affordable housing market, an array of job openings, and excellent public schools, attracting families with children and young professionals to relocate here. On top of it all, the city has a legendary food scene, an artistic side with vintage shops and art galleries, and a plethora of parks, trails, and different sports courts.
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