$245,627Average Value$273Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Glencairn offers affordable homes in the Houston suburbs
Glencairn is a small residential neighborhood in the northwest outskirts of Houston, approximately 23 miles from downtown. This established subdivision is bordered by prominent thoroughfares like Highway 6 and Clay Road. Highway 6 is lined with a plethora of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Paired with affordable home options, Glencairn residents can enjoy relatively lower housing costs without having to sacrifice everyday amenities and convenience. Those who work in the energy sector have proximity to the energy corridor and major employers along Interstate 10, just south of the neighborhood.
Buyers seek out quiet single family living in Glencairn.
This aerial captures Glencairn’s blend of homes and green spaces.
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Older single-family homes start around $200,000
Most single-family homes in Glencairn are traditional ranch-style properties that cost between approximately $200,000 and $330,000, a range comparably lower than that of the greater Houston area. Any homes below that price range are typically fixer-uppers or tear-downs. Residents can also expect to pay an annual homeowners association fee to support the use of community recreational amenities. The homes in Glencairn are older 20th-century properties with a median build year of 1977. Grassy front lawns are shaded by mature oak and mesquite trees that line the neighborhood’s combination of gridded and curved streets.
Ranch-style and brick homes line the streets of Glencairn.
Glencairn locals enjoy single-story living in classic ranch-style homes.
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Students attend Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Glencairn falls within the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, which receives an overall A rating from Niche. Children in prekindergarten through fifth grade can attend Lieder Elementary School, which is rated B and is located within walking distance of most residents. Adjacent to Lieder Elementary, Watkins Middle School also has a B rating, while Cypress Lakes High School is rated B-plus. Students at Cypress Lakes High can enroll in Advanced Placement courses and other honors academic programs. In 2023, the high school reported an on-time or early graduation rate of just over 86%.
Lieder Elementary thrives in Houston, TX, a hub for academic success.
Watkins Middle School is renowned for its robust STEM programs, fostering innovation.
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Parks and recreation south of Glencairn
Glencairn residents have access to a community recreation center with a swimming pool, small playground area and a gated four-court tennis complex. Many other outdoor recreation spaces and parks are located just south of Glencairn below Clay Road. Pine Forest Country Club is a private facility with an 18-hole state-of-the-art golf course, a Junior Olympic swimming pool with a cabana bar and eight gated tennis courts. Bear Creek Pioneers Park spans more than 2,000 acres next to the flood-preventative Addick’s Reservoir and Dam. At Bear Creek, people can find a large network of recreational trails and numerous athletic facilities, including a Little League complex. Congressman Bill Archer Park is situated across the street and features a dog park area with two sections and a large skateboard park.
The park provides facilities for picnics and family gatherings.
Glencairn's community pool is a popular spot during the summer months.
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Access to Highway 6 and Interstate 10
Highway 6 is a bustling north-south thoroughfare that runs directly east of Glencairn and can contribute to elevated noise levels during high-traffic periods. The highway travels about 6 miles south to merge with the Interstate 10 corridor, where several major energy companies are located. There are no public transit options in or around the neighborhood, so residents are almost entirely car-dependent. Less than a mile from Glencairn is HCA Houston’s Copperfield branch, a 24-hour emergency room open every day of the week. The George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a 28-mile drive away using Beltway 8, also known as the Sam Houston Tollway, which loops along the outskirts of the Houston metropolitan area.
Proximity to Highway 6 shopping and dining options
Most nearby shopping, dining and entertainment options can be found along Highway 6. West Point Plaza sits immediately east of Glencairn and features an H-E-B supermarket and Speedy Stop convenience store. Across the street there are a handful of fast-food chains. Going south down the highway are a handful of national retailers like Walmart Neighborhood Market and Dollar Tree. A few miles north along the highway is a large commercial area with big box stores like Target and additional retailers like Hobby Lobby and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Popular restaurants in this area include Frank’s Grill, a classic American-style diner, and Flor De Cuba, a restaurant that serves authentic Cuban dishes and offers live music and a pig roast special every weekend.
Glencairn residents enjoy cozy brunch options at First Watch.
El Rancho Supermarket offers fresh flavors for the Glencairn community.
GreatSchools:
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Transit
Airport
George Bush Intcntl/Houston
39 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Glencairn
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glencairn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glencairn, Houston sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Glencairn, Houston over the last 12 months is $530,000, up 39% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,194
Median Age
36
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,032
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,891
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
74.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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