Walkability works wonders in Astrodome, a thriving neighborhood in the heart of Houston. With hot spots like museums, shops and NRG Park right in your backyard, there’s always something happening around Astrodome.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer Hurst
KJ Platinum Properties LLC
(346) 617-2517
183 Total Sales
1 in Astrodome
$397,000 Price
Pius Dawson
The Virtual Realty Group
(844) 370-8477
14 Total Sales
2 in Astrodome
$205K - $246K Price Range
Jay Thomas
eXp Realty LLC
(832) 924-8167
236 Total Sales
2 in Astrodome
$119K - $164K Price Range
Sharlene Abghary
Urban Access Properties
(430) 803-1939
114 Total Sales
1 in Astrodome
$135,000 Price
Robin Bailey
RE/MAX Universal
(832) 924-3917
285 Total Sales
1 in Astrodome
$121,500 Price
Bernice Blum Miller
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - West Gray
(833) 313-4606
91 Total Sales
2 in Astrodome
$425K - $440K Price Range
Airport
William P Hobby
25 min drive
Subway
Reliant Park
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Smith Lands
Bus
Old Spanish Trail & Greenbriar Dr
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Almeda Rd & Corder St
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East Rd & Cambridge St
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Cambridge St & Hepburn St
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Almeda Rd & Holly Hall St
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Astrodome | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Astrodome, Houston sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Astrodome, Houston over the last 12 months is $130,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$145,000
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Median Sale Price
$130,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$319,995
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$270,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$144,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
139
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$147
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Number of Homes
3,632
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Number of Homes for Sale
173
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Median Year Built
1983
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Months of Supply
14.90
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,710
Below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,697
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,172
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
806
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Average Studio Size Sq Ft
492
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306
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$1,160 - $1,970 per month
$1,116 - $2,203 per month
$1,142 - $2,884 per month
$1,169 - $2,064 per month
$799 - $1,219 per month
$1,212 - $2,198 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
132
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Median Rent
$1,400
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,200
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,800
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,375
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,450
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Median Condo Rent
$1,350
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,463
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Total Population
20,503
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Median Age
33
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Population Density
12 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
7.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$55,402
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$65,319
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High School Graduates
99.1%
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College Graduates
74%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
44.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
69.3%
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Annual Precipitation
50''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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Bikeability
Walkability
Transit
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Home to Rice University and surrounded by Houston’s Museum District
Modern neighborhood in The Loop just steps from NRG Stadium
A haven for the arts and lovers of historic homes just east of Medical Center Area
Steeped in Black history and culture and intentional about its community
A prime location with culture and cuisine right outside your door
Houston’s cultural heartbeat, with 20 museums and attractions in 3 square miles
