A symbol of strength and perseverance, the Oak Tree is a beloved symbol of Bray's Oaks, emulating a rich history and a strong sense of community. "It's the abundance of cultural diversity, home affordability and accessibility to major highways that excite people to call Brays Oaks home," says Alan Bernstein, Director of Public Affairs and Communications for the Brays Oaks Management District. Mosques, synagogues and temples unite residents through food, events and outreach. Just 15 miles from downtown Houston and 11 miles from Sugarland, Brays Oaks is One of Houston's 88 super neighborhoods that began to develop in the mid-1950s due to its proximity to the Texas Medical Center. Although Houston is known for its cultural diversity, Bray's Oaks proves to be no different.
The Brays Oaks Management district manages the neighborhood area.
Sidewalks line the numerous home styles of Brays Oaks.
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Visit the Eternal Gandhi Museum
"The unique cultural centers in Bray's Oaks are stunning, and not many people know about them," Bernstein says. In 2023, Bray's Oaks became home to the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston, the first in North America. Organizations like Raindrop Turkish House and India House Houston on West Bellfort Boulevard are non-profit organizations that aim to integrate differing cultures through food distribution, a health clinic, and family and immigration law. It's also where locals break a sweat during BollyX Fitness classes or find clarity during a sound healing workshop.
The Raindrop Turkish House is a non-profit that services the Turkish community in Brays Oaks and the greater Houston area.
The Ghandi museum, located in Bray's Oaks, is open Tuesday through Sunday.
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“Honduran Food with Garifuna Seasoning” is Sazón Garifuna’s motto
West Bellfort Avenue bisects the community and serves as the community's commercial corridor, offering a handful of foreign grocery stores like Fiesta Mart. Down this street, the community's diversity is displayed through its eateries, like Cool Runnings, greeting its patrons with the Jamaican flag. Sazón Garifuna is a popular food truck parked at a gas station on South Braeswood Boulevard, featured in the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of American History. For Kosher offerings, Oh Mama Kitchen on Hillcroft Avenue has been raved for its Israeli food. "Brays Oaks may not be downtown Houston, but it's right in the middle of one of the country's largest, most diverse population centers," says Bernstein. Though there's not much retail, locals are 6 miles north of big box shopping at Fountains on the Lake and 9 miles from Sugar Land Town Square.
Several popular food trucks can be found in central Bray's Oaks.
Oh Mama Kitchen serves kosher meals for residents of Bray's Oaks.
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“Growing Community through Gardening” at the Westbury Community Garden
Bray's Oaks pocket parks include various recreational amenities, including sports fields, country clubs, an aquatic center, fitness classes and trails that weave along Brays Bayou. Over 30 miles of parks follow the Brays Bayou Greenway Trail, drawing avid bikers, along with its paved pathways. Set to open in mid-2024, a new library is coming to Brays Oaks on Belrose Drive. The Marian Park and Community Center is on Gessner Road and has a small park for the little ones and a bunch of grassy fields used for soccer and baseball. One of the largest in the city, Westbury Community Garden is an interactive classroom on Dunlap Street, sharing recipes and harvesting times tips, along with their annual tomato tasting in June.
Residents can take a stroll along several options of trails within the Bray's Oaks neighborhood.
Residents of Bray's Oaks can partake in gardening at the Westbury Community Garden.
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Living under the trees in Brays Oaks
Consisting of several subdivisions, tree-shaded sidewalks lead to paved driveways with two-car garages in Bray's Oaks. Many of its homes were built in the late 1970s and early 80s to match the growth, reflecting brick ranch-style homes, many with Spanish-revival influences like barrel tile roofs. Some streets offer expensive traditional and Colonial Revival houses with arched entryways and bay windows. Apartments, condos and townhomes typically range from $75,000 to $180,000. However, single-family homes can go for $240,000 for a three-bedroom and upwards of $420,000 for a renovated four-bedroom.
Many townhomes in Brays Oaks feature garden areas.
Craftsman style homes can be found throughout Brays Oaks
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Get downtown in half an hour
Brays Oaks is centrally positioned along Interstate 69, U.S. Highway 90, Interstate 610 and Beltway 8. Being close to highways is vital for Houstonians to get around and one of the main reasons many of Bray's Oaks cultural institutions chose to settle here. Other work opportunities are within 10 miles, such as Sugarland Business Park, the site of dozens of offices. For travel, Brays Oaks is 21 miles from William P. Hobby Airport. Additionally, Brays Oaks CAP Index is a five, which is slightly higher than the national average and is mainly property crime or car break ins. However, the Brays Oaks Management District offers several programs centered on crime mapping and surveillance cameras.
Bray's Oaks is home to about 67,453 full time residents.
Bray's Oaks is about thirty minutes from downtown Houston.
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Apply to YES Prep Brays Oaks
Depending on where they live, students in the neighborhood may be a part of the Houston Independent School District or the Alief Independent School District. Nearby schools include Valley West Elementary, Welch Middle School and Sharpstown High School. According to Niche, the middle and high schools are rated with a C, while the elementary has a B-minus. YES Prep Brays Oaks Secondary is rated a B, and YES Prep Southwest Oaks Elementary is slated to open in the 2024-2025 school year and accepts students based on a lottery system. The school prides itself on centering on multilingualism, vital to its diverse student population. Houston Community College - Brays Oak Campus is on West Bellfort Boulevard.
Sharpstown High School fosters talents through diverse programs and clubs.
This is the entrance of Valley West Elementary School in Brays Oaks.
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The weather is forever changing like the city laws. Houston has a very weird weather pattern so you never know what to expect out here.
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9/17/2015Niche Review
I've lived here all my life. We haven't had any crimes or huge problems in our area. We are a tight knit community and we take value in safety and rules to keep the place safe.
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6/16/2014Niche Review
close police station to the neighbourhood and reaction time for police/fire station great
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Brays Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brays Oaks, Houston sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Brays Oaks, Houston over the last 12 months is $235,150, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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