Astrodome
Townhouses and condos are primary housing options
Living a luxurious lifestyle is the norm for the surrounding area, and it’s done on a bit of a smaller scale in Astrodome. Primarily comprised of condominiums priced in the high $100,000s and low $200,000s, the neighborhood offers residents a piece of the action without the maintenance that comes with detached homeownership. Condos come in one- and two-bedroom options with amenities that include pools, clubhouses and state-of-the-art fitness centers. Town houses are also a popular option in the area, with three-story units flaunting private terraces and patios, priced in the $400,000s and $500,000s. New builds are also finding their way into the community, expanding homeownership among young professionals in Astrodome, with communities offering pools, fitness centers and walkability to the Medical Center Shuttle and the light rail.Students zoned for Houston Independent School District
Served by the Houston Independent School District, students can attend Roberts Elementary School and Cullen Middle School before enrolling in Lamar High School. Considered one of Texas’s most elite high schools, Lamar’s rigorous academic and title-winning athletic programs landed the school a $108 million campus renovation that included a state-of-the-art athletic facility and an electronic research center. Lamar continues to maintain an overall Niche rating of A-minus.Outdoor recreation like Brays Bayou Greenway
Along the edge of the Brays Bayou, you’ll find Astrodome’s portion of the Brays Bayou Greenway Trail. A 14-mile long and growing hike and bike trailway popular with outdoor enthusiasts, the trail connects residents to several points of interest in southwest Houston, such as colleges and universities, cultural attractions and other neighborhoods. Just a stone’s throw from the trail is Hermann Park, home of the Houston Zoo and the Hermann Park Golf Course. Exhibiting exotic wildlife and offering educational programs, the zoo is a premier destination in the city, while the championship course has bragging rights to being the only course inside the 610 Loop.One of Houston’s best grocery stores and dining options
You have your pick of retailers when it comes to grabbing groceries and other daily essentials, including Kroger and Houston’s ever-popular H-E-B near Brays Bayou Park, named one of the top grocery stores in the country.Plated dishes and buffet-style Indian cuisine are on the menu at Mellow Manna, offering tandoor specialties and other items that include butter chicken, fish tikka and shrimp curry. An all-you-can-eat buffet awaits at Dimassi’s Mediterranean, featuring soups, salads, pasta and Greek desserts like namoura and baklava.
What’s happening at NRG Park
You’ll also find the conglomerate of facilities that make up NRG Park, serving as venues for the city’s special events. Also known as Reliant Stadium, NRG Stadium is the home of the Houston Texans and hosts concerts, conferences and conventions both on the field and in its various concourse-level areas. Also hosting conferences and concerts, the NRG Arena has 350,000 square feet of exhibit space and serves as the location for the main horse competition for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Used for tradeshows, private exhibits and special family events, the NRG Center boasts 59 meeting spaces in two conference centers and comes with top-tier technology for onsite event production.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Robin Kitzmiller
Robin Kitzmiller
Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Woodlands
(713) 547-5101
90 Total Sales
1 in Astrodome
$155,000 Price
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Patrick Lee
Patrick Lee
Dreams Come True Realty
(855) 773-6281
57 Total Sales
1 in Astrodome
$152,000 Price
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Nora Michael
Nora Michael
Nora Michael Realty
(866) 719-3458
62 Total Sales
2 in Astrodome
$127K - $143K Price Range
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Misty Bacon Renner
Misty Bacon Renner
Bacon Realty Group LLC
(888) 752-4532
50 Total Sales
1 in Astrodome
$149,000 Price
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Henrry Pu
Henrry Pu
Responds QuicklyNan & Company Properties
(888) 262-3573
49 Total Sales
1 in Astrodome
$156,750 Price
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David Doty
David Doty
Smart Listing Service
(832) 702-3151
35 Total Sales
1 in Astrodome
$239,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Grant Fay Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Old Braeswood Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Brays Bayou Parkland
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Parkwood Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
George T. Nelson Park (Yellowstone Park)
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Soccer
Zollie Scales Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
25 min drive
Subway
Reliant Park
Subway
Smith Lands
Bus
Old Spanish Trail & Greenbriar Dr
Bus
Almeda Rd & Corder St
Bus
East Rd & Cambridge St
Bus
Cambridge St & Hepburn St
Bus
Almeda Rd & Holly Hall St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Astrodome | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Astrodome Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Astrodome, Houston sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Astrodome, Houston over the last 12 months is $779,000, up 111% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$419,000
Median Sale Price
$779,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$419,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
111%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$224
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,894
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,699
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,662
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,164
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
807
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
564
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 2pm
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
20,503
Median Age
33
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,402
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,319
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.1%
College Graduates
74%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
90
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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