{"id":15212,"date":"2024-09-30T17:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T00:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=15212"},"modified":"2024-12-13T15:26:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T22:26:57","slug":"houston-neighborhoods-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/houston-neighborhoods-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Houston Neighborhoods Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is the thought of moving your entire life to Houston<\/a> sending you into a tailspin? We get it. As one of the largest cities in the nation, Houston is home to a whopping 88 “super neighborhoods.” So, how do you choose the right neighborhood for your family?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walkability,<\/strong> safety<\/strong>, traffic<\/strong>, and living costs<\/strong> are all factors to consider when shopping for a home in the Space City. Safety is especially important, as Houston is known for having a higher crime rate than other areas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don’t worry. With a little prior knowledge about some of Houston’s neighborhoods, you’ll be able to scope out the perfect place to live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 9 Houston Neighborhoods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is a long list of neighborhoods in Houston, Texas due to its size. Houston itself is 655 square miles<\/a> (almost twice the size of Dallas<\/a>) and has a population of just over 2.3 million people<\/a>! With that said, here are some of the best neighborhoods to check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Downtown Houston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Downtown Houston is like the heartbeat of the big city (and even other neighborhoods<\/a> near Houston). When living downtown, you’ll have access to plenty of entertainment venues, bars, and performing arts organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Jo&Co.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Among the skyscrapers and shopping centers<\/a>, Downtown Houston also has a wide selection of parks and recreation spots, including Market Square Park, Tranquility Park, and many other options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much of the housing options are regular apartments and luxury apartments due to the building-dense area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Details About Downtown Houston <\/h4>\n\n\n\n