Why Live in Willowbrook
Willowbrook, a neighborhood in Houston, offers a mix of rental and limited residential options, located about 25 miles from downtown Houston. The area features apartment complexes, shopping centers, hospitals, and industrial facilities, giving it a bustling urban feel. Tomball Parkway and the Sam Houston Tollway facilitate commuting, while bus stops along Willow Chase Boulevard and Tomball Parkway provide additional transportation options. Willowbrook Mall is a central attraction, featuring around 160 stores, including Macy's, H&M, and Sephora, along with a food court and play areas. Across the street, Willowbrook Plaza offers more shopping and dining options, including an AMC Theatre and Saltgrass Steakhouse. For everyday needs, residents have access to Costco, Fiesta Mart, and Sam's Club.
Family-friendly attractions include iT'Z Family Food & Fun, the Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex, and Playhouse 1960, a community theatre. Sam Houston Race Park, located just over 3 miles southeast, offers live horse racing. While there are no parks within Willowbrook, nearby Champion Forest Park and Matzke Park provide outdoor recreation options.
Housing in Willowbrook consists mainly of gated townhouses, condo communities with pools, and some single-family homes in a traditional brick style. These homes typically feature wide driveways and circular flowerbeds. The neighborhood is served by the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, with highly rated schools such as Yeager Elementary School, Bleyl Middle School, and Cypress Creek High School. Willowbrook is noted for its low crime risk compared to the national average, and despite Houston's general flood risk, this area is not prone to flooding. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is just over 17 miles east.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willowbrook a good place to live?
Willowbrook is a good place to live, receiving 3.9 stars from its residents. Willowbrook is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Willowbrook is a suburban neighborhood. Willowbrook has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.0 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $67,904 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 30.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Willowbrook are renters, with 84.2% of residents renting and 15.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Willowbrook can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Willowbrook neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Willowbrook?
The median home price in Willowbrook is $210,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $42,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,040 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $45K a year to afford the median home price in Willowbrook. The average household income in Willowbrook is $68K.
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Home Trends in Willowbrook, TX
Median Single Family Sale Price
$225,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$210,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Median List Price
$210,000