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Memorial City

Memorial City

Suburban Neighborhood in Houston, Texas

Harris County 77024
$1,064,769 Average Value
$242 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

Memorial City is a premier destination to shop, eat and sleep outside of downtown Houston

Memorial City is a medical district, commercial hotbed and residential haven all in one neighborhood, and it's just a 12-mile drive from downtown Houston. Containing about 3.2 million square feet of office space and the Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center — one of the largest hospitals in Texas — Memorial City is a logical destination for those seeking shorter commute times, while others enjoy its proximity to Memorial City Mall, which features roughly 1.7 million square feet of retail space. With access to so many amenities, Memorial City has become an attractive spot to eat, sleep and play. "The big deal is you have everything in one spot. You want eateries, you have Taste of Texas, Pappasito's. It's a Midway development, so it's really nice," says local Realtor Cesar Martinez of BlueRoof Real Estate, who has over 20 years of experience in real estate and grew up in the area. "You really don't have to go that far to do anything."
Locals love indulging in Bellagreen's contemporary take on American cuisine in Memorial City.
Locals love indulging in Bellagreen's contemporary take on American cuisine in Memorial City.
Sur La Table in Memorial City offers high quality but affordable kitchen essentials.
Sur La Table in Memorial City offers high quality but affordable kitchen essentials.
Memorial City residents have quick, easy access to several major retail outlets.
Memorial City residents have quick, easy access to several major retail outlets.
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Shoppers enjoy proximity to CityCentre and Memorial City Mall

If there's one thing Memorial City doesn't lack, it's shopping destinations. Memorial City Mall contains a smorgasbord of retail shops and restaurants, while CityCentre serves as a commercial utopia, featuring stores from Lululemon to Sephora. For groceries, residents can stop by Randalls or Target. Aside from its various shops and boutiques, CityCentre also offers an array of dining options. Daily Gather features New American cuisine, while Seasons 52 is a top spot for date nights. Sal y Pimienta Kitchen is another area favorite, revered for its Latin American fare.
Memorial City's Sal y Pimienta Kitchen is perfect for a delicious Latin American experience.
Memorial City's Sal y Pimienta Kitchen is perfect for a delicious Latin American experience.
Memorial City's City Centre is a slice of urban paradise in the middle of Houston.
Memorial City's City Centre is a slice of urban paradise in the middle of Houston.
For a quick treat, Memorial City residents turn to the cafe delights at Fellini.
For a quick treat, Memorial City residents turn to the cafe delights at Fellini.
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Getting around town is easy with quick access to Interstate 10 and Beltway 8

Memorial City residents will have no issues getting from place to place. Adjacent to the converging of Interstate 10 and Beltway 8, those working in the city can get downtown within 20 minutes, though traffic can get heavy around rush hour. Locals can also get around on the METRO bus, which features several stops along South Gessner Road.
Memorial City is proud to host one of the largest hospitals in the entire Houston area.
Memorial City is proud to host one of the largest hospitals in the entire Houston area.
Memorial City residents can enjoy the peace and quiet of the suburbs with easy access to I-10.
Memorial City residents can enjoy the peace and quiet of the suburbs with easy access to I-10.
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Memorial City's primary outdoor hub is Bendwood Park

Bendwood Park is one of the top spots for Memorial City residents to enjoy the fresh air. Kids run wild at the playground, while tennis players practice their serve at the tennis courts. Adjacent to Bendwood Park, Fonn Villas Swim Club hosts regular swim meets, and neighboring Hotel ZaZa, The Lawn attracts families for live musical performances and laid-back vibes amid interactive art exhibits. Locals can also hit CityCentre on the west side and spend an afternoon at The Escape Game Houston or catch a show at The Music Box Theater.
Memorial City residents enjoy staying active with a friendly game of tennis at Bendwood Park.
Memorial City residents enjoy staying active with a friendly game of tennis at Bendwood Park.
Locals can be found training in martial arts at Memorial City's Bendwood Park.
Locals can be found training in martial arts at Memorial City's Bendwood Park.
Families love spending quality time together at the beautiful Bendwood Park.
Families love spending quality time together at the beautiful Bendwood Park.
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Memorial City features a diverse housing stock from luxury apartments to modern estates

Homebuyers will find a wide range of unique styles in Memorial City. Sprawling ranch-style homes sit alongside larger colonials and modern estates, while townhouses and newly constructed luxury apartment buildings have taken root on the east side. Many homes price between $600,000 and $900,000, though some properties can sell for well over $1 million. Thanks to its convenient location, homes in Memorial City often last less than a month on the market.
Memorial City offers future homebuyers a variety of different home styles to choose from.
Memorial City offers future homebuyers a variety of different home styles to choose from.
A one-story, Ranch-style home with a detached garage in Memorial City.
A one-story, Ranch-style home with a detached garage in Memorial City.
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Memorial High School is one of the top high schools in Texas

Students in Memorial City are served by the Spring Branch Independent School District. Kids may go to the newly rebuilt Bunker Hill Elementary School before advancing to Memorial Middle School, both earning overall grades of A from Niche. Teens attend Memorial High School, which earns an A-plus rating and is ranked by Niche as the 29th-best high school in all of Texas. The high school offers a host of after-school clubs and organizations from the National Honors Society to a Dungeons & Dragons club.
Memorial City's Memorial High hosts a dedicated faculty that prioritize their students.
Memorial City's Memorial High hosts a dedicated faculty that prioritize their students.
Memorial City's Memorial Middle School supports its students in all aspects of their lives.
Memorial City's Memorial Middle School supports its students in all aspects of their lives.
Bunker Hill Elementary in Memorial City encourages both community and parental engagement.
Bunker Hill Elementary in Memorial City encourages both community and parental engagement.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

William P Hobby

39 min drive

Bus

Gessner Rd & Katy Freeway

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Katy Freeway & Memorial City Way

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Gessner Rd & Katy Freeway Mb

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Frostwood Dr & Katy Freeway

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Katy Freeway & Gessner Rd

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Kingsride Ln & Frostwood Dr

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Gessner Rd & Barryknoll Ln

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Memorial City US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Memorial City Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$455,000
Median Sale Price
$449,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$480,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$139,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$242

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,292
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,754
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,333
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,356
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
883
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
8,198
Median Age
43
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$91,610
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,755

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
72.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

50 / 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.

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