Gulfton
Neighborhood Reviews
Greener Gulfton creates shaded sidewalks and bus stops
Gulfton is only 3 miles from the Uptown district and 10 miles from Downtown, and Interstates 69 and 610 run next to the neighborhood. Many Gulfton residents cannot rely on a car for transportation, leading them to walk and take the bus. Multiple community projects have been dedicated to cleaning up the sidewalks and making them more comfortable for locals who walk to work, school or local stores. “It is a walkable community because the community has made it that way,” Rodriguez says. “We want to make sure people have safe pathways to get where they need to go.” There are Ride METRO stops on every street in Gulfton, and the area’s bus stops have also been a point of focus. In 2023, a county-wide heat mapping project determined that Guflton was “the hottest neighborhood in Houston,” and was up to 17 degrees hotter than other parts of the city. “If you sit at a bus stop, it’s like an easy bake oven,” Rodriguez says. “If you ride the bus on a hot summer day, you’ll want to sit near a tree or sign or near shade.” The Greener Gulfton Plan is now working to plant 800 trees around the neighborhood and create “green” bus stops that include built-in planters and extra shade.Apartment complexes dominate Gulfton’s landscape
Gulfton has over 60 apartment buildings, which house over 95% of Gulfton’s residents and often take up entire blocks of the neighborhood. Local artists have painted brick walls, utility boxes and bus stops to add some color to these apartment-heavy streets. Single-family homes are clustered in the Shenandoah section within Gulfton and in private communities on the border of Gulfton and Bellaire. In these areas, condos, townhomes and ranch-style homes are all common. Condos and townhomes typically start at under $100,000 and increase to $300,000 in luxury complexes near Bellaire. Single-family homes range between $200,000 and $300,000.Mexican, Ethiopian and Afghani cuisine showcase Gulfton’s diversity
Gulfton’s diversity is reflected in the selection of eateries that dot the neighborhood. There are two locations of Tacos La Bala off of Dashwood Drive, which both have counter service and a menu of hearty sandwiches, tacos and burritos. Bahel on Chimney Rock Road is an Ethiopian restaurant and market that is known for its coffee and hearty entrees cooked in Ethiopian butter. The Afghan Village on Hillcroft Street doubles as a halal grocery store and a sit-down restaurant serving Afghani meat and vegetable entrees. The area's diversity extends to its churches. San Mateo Episcopal Church on Alder Drive holds services in Spanish, while Iglesia Universal off the Southwest Freeway offers programs in English, Spanish and Portuguese. There is a large grocery shop in every corner of Gulfton, with a Walmart and Sam’s Club to the north on Rice Avenue, an H-E-B to the east on Bissonnet Street, and a Fiesta Mart to the west on Bellaire Boulevard. Gulfton also neighbors the uptown district, known for The Galleria, Houston’s largest shopping mall.“Mothers of the Park” give Burnett Bayland Park a makeover
Burnett Bayland Park on Chimney Rock Road has received new life thanks to the community group Madres del Parque, or Mothers of the Park. Since 2016, the group has added trash cans and recycling bins, built a butterfly garden and planted a community garden. Gulfton also shares a community center with the nearby neighborhood of Sharpstown. The BakerRipley Neighborhood Center on Rookin Street serves both areas and offers community services like English as a second language classes and a kids’ summer camp.Open-enrollment options through the Houston Independent School District
Gulfton is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is an open-enrollment district. Families can choose to enroll their children in locally zoned schools like Rodriguez Elementary School and Benavidez Elementary School, which both receive a C grade on Niche, or can enroll outside of these schools. Pin Oak Middle School is A-rated, while Wisdom High School has a C grade. Liberty High School, which has a D-plus grade, is also in the area and specifically serves immigrant students between 17 and 25 years old. Liberty High shares a complex with the Gulfton branch of Houston Community College. In addition to the local Houston Community College location, Gulfton is 4 miles from Houston Christian University, formerly Houston Baptist University.Crime
Gulfton saw a surge in crime in the 1980s after an economic crash caused many people to move out. A decade later, the area received federal resources for crime prevention, which included establishing recreation and education programs for at-risk youth. Today, Gulfton has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 6 and some high individual scores. The CAP Index Crime Score for robbery is a 9, and the score for car theft is a 7.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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James Krueger
James Krueger
Responds QuicklyCorcoran Prestige Realty
(888) 908-2856
275 Total Sales
1 in Gulfton
$74,900 Price
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Kimberly Walt
Kimberly Walt
RE/MAX RESULTS
(877) 793-5843
122 Total Sales
1 in Gulfton
$41,000 Price
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Mickey Patel
Mickey Patel
eXp Realty LLC
(713) 609-1588
97 Total Sales
2 in Gulfton
$43K - $47K Price Range
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Kenneth Jones
Kenneth Jones
Coldwell Banker Realty - Bellaire-Metropolitan
(833) 691-0724
166 Total Sales
2 in Gulfton
$435K - $835K Price Range
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Lisa Mann
Lisa Mann
eXp Realty LLC
(833) 368-4253
165 Total Sales
1 in Gulfton
$110,000 Price
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David Houston
David Houston
New Leaf Real Estate
(888) 894-5701
177 Total Sales
1 in Gulfton
$1,375,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Joe Gaither Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bayland Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Burnett Bayland Park
- Skateboard
- Soccer
- Tennis
Anderson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/20/2024
Niche Review
Good area. There are many schools nearby. There are many restaurants nearby too. The area is family friendly.
8/8/2016
Niche Review
The police is rarely around when you need them and we need a lot of changes in this area. There are camera surveillance but it usually never helps. My concern is, when is this violence going to stop? When are things going to get better? All
1/29/2015
Niche Review
I am a senior in high school, so a lot of seniors in my class of 2015 are working part time. This shows the availability of jobs if needed for those seeking. Many come to Houston for its jobs because some of companies and empyers are the best in Texas even in United States. The jobs here is the reason why Houston is so diverse.
1/3/2015
Niche Review
Most of the businesses that I frequent are big companies. I use these stores because they have better security and maintenance. The smaller stores in the area are poorly lit and maintained. I would not feel safe getting out of my car in a large portion of these parking lots. I would not be living in this neighborhood if the apartment complex that I chose didn't have a 24 hour security patrol.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gulfton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gulfton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gulfton, Houston sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Gulfton, Houston over the last 12 months is $538,500, up 83% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,375,000
Median Sale Price
$538,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,265,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$305,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
83%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$462
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,150
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1967
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,253
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,371
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,052
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
664
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$865 - $1,380 per month
- 5401 Chimney Rock
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 615+ Sq Ft
- 5401 Chimney Rock Rd
- Houston, TX
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
45,578
Median Age
32
Population Density
25 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,520
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,878
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
56.8%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Small city in Houston along the I-610 Loop with tight knit community
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West University Place
A lively community 6 miles outside of downtown Houston neighboring Rice University
Meyerland Area
A family-friendly bubble just beyond downtown Houston
Sharpstown
One of Houston’s first master-planned communities still stands after 70 years
Mid West
A hotspot for restaurants and shops near Buffalo Bayou
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