City Guide
Houston, TX
Overview
Houston, TX, is known worldwide as the center for space exploration and home to NASA's Johnson Space Center. Houston has around 2,300,000 residents, making it one of the largest cities in the nation. Houston is also home to the largest medical center in the world, the Texas Medical Center, and home to the world's first multi-purpose domed sports stadium.
What’s it like to live in Houston, TX ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Houston, TX you'll find that the median sale price is
$339,000
and homes stay on the market for 37 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Houston are $354,900
and $161,000
, respectively. Houston area townhouses have a median sale price of $331,670
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Houston, TXExplore our Houston housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Houston home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Houston rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Houston rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Houston, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Houston
Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bridgeland | $470,000 | 40 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Memorial | $697,500 | 61 / 100 | 49 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
River Oaks | $1,680,000 | 26 / 100 | 63 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Cypress | $394,312 | 48 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Kingwood | $352,000 | 60 / 100 | 20 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Houston Articles & Neighborhood Content
Read more on the Redfin blogPopular homes for sale in Houston
See all homes for saleRental listings in Houston
See how much rent you can affordSee all rental listingsHouston Migration & Relocation Trends
In Jan '24 - Mar '24, 23% of Houston homebuyers searched to move out of Houston, while 77% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 2% of homebuyers searched to move into Houston from outside metros.
- Los Angeles homebuyers searched to move into Houston more than any other metro followed by New York and San Francisco.
Where are people moving to Houston from?
- 77% of Houston homebuyers searched to stay within the Houston metropolitan area.
- San Antonio was the most popular destination among Houston homebuyers followed by Austin and Denver.
Where are people from Houston moving to?
Number of People Moving to Houston
least
most
People are moving to Houston from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Jan '24 - Mar '24 | ||
1 | 1,681 | ||
2 | 984 | ||
3 | 890 | ||
4 | 808 | ||
5 | 618 | ||
6 | 528 | ||
7 | 521 | ||
8 | 247 | ||
9 | 236 | ||
10 | 228 |
People are leaving Houston for
Outbound | Net outflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Jan '24 - Mar '24 | ||
1 | 418 | ||
2 | 378 | ||
3 | 323 | ||
4 | 155 | ||
5 | 112 | ||
6 | 110 | ||
7 | 104 | ||
8 | 79 | ||
9 | 73 | ||
10 | 68 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Houston, TX ?
If you're living in Houston, TX, you may be curious about what to do in your free time. From the Houston Zoo to Space Center Houston, grabbing a bite to eat, and having a picnic at one of the many parks, there's plenty to do in this city. Home to 116 museums, make sure to check out The Museum of Fine Arts, The Houston Museum of Natural Science, and Holocaust Museum Houston. Whether you're looking to see a concert from your favorite band or an up-and-coming singer, make sure to check out performing arts venues like House of Blues and Miller Outdoor Theatre. Parks are plentiful in Houston, where you can find green spaces like Hermann Park, Buffalo Bayou Park, and Discovery Green, all of which are frequented by locals and visitors alike. From fajitas to pho, there's a cuisine for every palette in Houston. Make sure to stop by Huynh Restaurant, Mi Pueblito Restaurant, and Korea Garden Restaurant, among some of the many stellar restaurants Houston has to offer.
Explore some of the best things to do in Houston
What's the best way to get around Houston, TX ?
The best way to get around Houston is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Houston has a walk score of 47, meaning this area is car dependent. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Houston has a transit score of 36, with a few nearby public transportation options. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 77002, 77030 and 77032. You can also get around Houston by bike. With a bike score of 49, there is a minimal amount of infrastructure for biking.
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit Score®
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
Houston Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Houston has 53 heavy rail stations; Tmc Transit Center Station, Metrorail - Smith Lands Station, METRORail Fannin South Station, Burnett Transit Center / Casa de Amigos Station, Metro Rail Operations Center, Houston Amtrak Station, Central Station Rusk, METRORail Dryden / TMC Station, Metrorail Main Street Square Sb Station, MetroRail - Robertson Stadium /UH /TSU Station. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Houston has 2 tram stops. There are few tram lines, which means it is difficult to use them to commute.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 361 car rental locations. Renting a bike is another good way to get around. There are 9 bike rental locations.
Airports
Houston has 15 airports which allows you to easily travel.