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Resilient Houston community rebuilding after freezes and floods
Made up of modern subdivisions mixed in with post-World War II homes, Edgebrook in southeast Houston ushers in the future while preserving the past. Edgebrook first started to take shape in 1948, when the Gulf Freeway was opened, and multiple subdivisions were founded throughout the area. In the modern day, Edgebrook has faced hardship after several floods, Hurricane Harvey in 2017, and a winter freeze in 2018 that damaged many homes. Thanks to the hard work of local community groups, the neighborhood’s homes and parks have been largely rebuilt and improved.
Edgebrook is located about ten minutes from downtown Houston.
Residents of Edgebrook enjoy a peaceful and suburban atmosphere.
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Recovering after Hurricane Harvey
Edgebrook is in the Sims Bayou watershed and suffered severe flood damage during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The community was again impacted after a massive winter storm hit Houston in 2018. Julie Keels, an Edgebrook resident and former representative on the Houston City Council, says she saw her community begin to struggle greatly after the storms. Because of the severity of its past flood damage and vulnerability to future weather hazards, the Houston Mayor’s office selected Edgebrook for a Neighborhood Resilience Plan in 2020. The Plan encourages ways to reduce flooding and address vulnerability to climate hazards, including adding new retention ponds and flood protections and encouraging individual flood insurance. “Our neighborhood is flooded almost every year,” says Ray Soto, an Edgebrook resident and a council representative for Houston's District E. “But we just had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new 66-acre retention pond, which is supposed to help with flooding, and we’ve gotten a good test of it with our recent storms. It’s bouncing back very slowly, but that’s just how the gears turn.”
A retention pond in Edgebrook helps with flood control.
Children enjoy the expansive playground equipment located in Wilson Memorial Park in Edgebrook.
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Edgebrook homes are rebuilding after floods
Many of Edgebrook’s older ranch homes and cottages from the 1950s were damaged during Hurricane Harvey. “A lot of the houses had to be gutted, didn’t have insurance, and they remained unoccupied. We had four feet of water in some homes,” Soto says. “I think we’ll always have to fight for maintenance and infrastructure repairs because the houses are older.” In 2022, new multilevel Craftsman-style houses joined the remodeled older properties. The entire neighborhood is built in neat, tight blocks, flanked by gridded sidewalks. Older ranch homes sell for $150,000 to $300,000, while newly built homes go for around $300,000 to $400,000. Edgebrook has a CAP Index Crime Score of 5, slightly above the national average score of 4.
Many homes in the Edgebrook area have been remodeled.
Multi story craftsman homes can be found along Edgebrook's eastern edge.
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Next to Interstate 45 and William P. Hobby Airport
The west side of Edgebrook is shaped by I-45, which runs into the heart of downtown Houston, 13 miles away. For residents who prefer to travel on the Ride METRO bus system, there are multiple stops on local roads like Fuqua Street, Seaford Drive and Sabo Road. Edgebrook is less than 5 miles away from William P. Hobby Airport, one of Houston’s two commercial international airports, which can cause noise pollution from overhead planes.
Hobby Airport is a short drive away from Edgebrook.
The Houston METRO bus system runs throughout the day and night, serving residents of Edgebrook.
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Freeway Manor Park received a $1 million makeover
Wilson Memorial Park on Gilpin Street is the largest of the community’s two parks. It is a favorite gathering spot among Edgebrook residents for its tennis courts, sports fields and pool. Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, one of the area’s largest churches, is on North Broadway, a short walk away from the park. The smaller Freeway Manor Park on Theta Street underwent a $1 million construction project in 2023 that added a soccer mini-pitch and gave its walking trails and baseball fields a fresh look.
Residents play in a pickup baseball game at Wilson Memorial Park, located in central Edgebrook.
Edgebrook is a very dog friendly community.
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Dozens of taco trucks line Edgebrook Drive
Edgebrook is the right place to have a craving for Mexican food. Edgebrook Drive is packed with both sit-down taquerias and food trucks, and every business has a different twist on tacos, fajitas and quesadillas. Taqueria La Jalicience and Camelia are two of the highest-rated restaurants on the street, while El Borrego Taqueria and El Jalapeno are popular open-late food trucks.
Almeda Mall and Fuqua Shopping Center, large shopping centers along I-45, are both less than 5 miles away. These malls are mainly occupied by car dealerships, but also have some large anchor stores, including a Sam’s Club and Walmart for groceries and household supplies.
Restaurants in Edgebrook serve up a variety of cuisines, satisfying diverse tastes.
A local vendor serves ice cold sno-cones and other treats in Edgebrook.
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Plan for college or a career at Pasadena Memorial High
Some of the Pasadena Independent School District schools that Edgebrook students may attend are Garfield Elementary School and Milstead Middle School, which both have C-plus grades on Niche, and V. W. Miller Intermediate School, which has a B grade. Well-performing Pasadena Memorial High School has an A-minus grade. It offers the “Maverick U” College and Career Center, staffed with advisors who can help students plan a path to college, a career or the military. Edgebrook is about 6 miles from both San Jacinto College South and San Jacinto College Central.
Garfield Elementary School serves grades K-5 in Edgebrook.
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Parks in this Area
Gulf Palms Park
24 Hour Access
Wilson Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Pool
Soccer
Gulf Palms Park
Ave A Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Skateboard
Freeway Manor Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Playground
South Houston City Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
14 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Edgebrook
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Edgebrook Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Edgebrook, Houston sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Edgebrook, Houston over the last 12 months is $473,830, up 58% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
21,145
Median Age
32
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,204
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,295
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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