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The small but mighty Memorial Heights
For being as small as it is, Memorial Heights packs a punch. The neighborhood condenses a lot into its 1-square mile area, and it’s near a lot – including Houston Heights (just “The Heights” to locals). With around 45,000 people living here, Memorial Heights naturally has a compact feeling, but it balances this out by resting along the Brays Bayou Park and by having one of Houston’s largest green spaces just next door. "A lot of young professionals gravitate toward the area because you have everything you need here. It’s close to nightlife, the outdoors and you can can get to work easily,” says Realtor Katharine (Kat) Nichols, the co-founder of Lemon Grove Realty Group.
Memorial Heights is bordered by Shepherd Drive on the west and Washington Avenue on the north.
Parks in Memorial Heights provide serene escapes amid urban hustle.
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Night life off Washington Avenue
Memorial Heights is bordered by Shepherd Drive to the west and Washington Avenue to the north. Shepherd is currently undergoing a major renovation, replete with new bike lanes, traffic signals, landscaping and improvements to drainage and sidewalks. To head east down Washington is to experience Houston in all its glorious cultural color. Hispanic taco cantinas, bike repair shops and a locally coveted H-E-B grocery cozy up in buildings old and new. "Catalina Coffee Shop is out there and they have a line out the door on Saturdays. There's also a couple of barbecue places. Killen's and Truth. People feel very strongly about which one is better," Nichols says. "The night life is more in the Washington Rice Military section, a little bit outside of Memorial Heights," she adds. The area she's referring to is just over a mile east, and well known for its cocktail bars, from Forget Me Not to the Sugar Room.
H-E-B, is a well-known supermarket chain based in Texas well liked by Memorial Heights locals.
Killen's offers some of the best bbq and country style cooking in Memorial Heights.
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Zoning is loose in Houston
Hanging a right on any of Memorial Heights' cross streets leads to the area's residential areas, where palm trees and white oaks front some blocks with sidewalks and others without. Almost all the homes here are condos, and most of them are modern and brand new, offering a wide range of price points for homebuyers starting in the $300,000s. The most luxurious and sizeable new construction can reach the millions, even over the $2 million mark. Big contemporary modern Monterey mashups share real estate with boxy postmodern square condos with giant picture windows. Zoning is famously loose to nonexistent in Houston, which makes for adventurous exploration. It's easy to stumble onto a cool coffee shop in the middle of a neighborhood. When it comes to flood risk, "It depends on where you are. If you are closer to the bayou then yes, you’re more at risk. You'd want to carry flood insurance," Nichols shares.
Larger custom homes in Memorial Heights have tremendous curb appeal.
Older and smaller single family homes are still sprinkled throughout all of Memorial Heights.
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Star gazing at Memorial Park
The paved Buffalo Bayou Hike and Bike Trail winds throughout Houston for 17 miles. Though the trail connects to various parks, the eastern segment along the Buffalo Bayou Park is a favorite among Houstonians as it's shaded by trees. Locals can connect to both sides of the trail via the Rosemont Pedestrian Bridge, which passes over the bayou water. The trail flows east to west, making pit stops at canoe and kayak launches, a dog park, reflective art installations, and even a semi-upscale restaurant with overhead chandeliers. Flora is aptly named for its arboretum feeling, with tall windows letting the light in, surrounded by the park's greenery. Travelers can take the bayou trail east toward Memorial Park, connecting to its 1,400 acres. The park hosts a rotating calendar of events — from guided walking meditations to star gazing events led by the Houston Astronomical Society.
Spotts Park is a green oasis in the busy Memorial Heights neighborhood.
Kids in Memorial Heights enjoy letting out energy at the playground in Cleveland Park.
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IB studies at Memorial Elementary School
Students may attend Crockett or Memorial Elementary School, Hogg Middle School and Heights High School within the Houston Independent School District. Memorial Elementary is particularly sought out as it has a burgeoning International Baccalaureate program. Outside of Crockett, which scores a B minus from Niche, all of these schools earn B plus ratings.
Memorial Heights' students at Crockett Elementary School learn in a vibrant environment.
Memorial Heights students may attend St Thomas High School for its All-State choir.
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Taking the trail to downtown Houston
Locals have quick access to a bevy of Highways including Interstates 10 and 610. They can also use the Hike and Bike trail as a pedestrian path: "It's very easy to take it from the bayou to The Heights and even into downtown Houston if you work downtown. There are people who will take it to work, but not so much in the summers months when it's hot," Nichols says. Bus stops also dot the area, creating more commuter options. For emergency care and specialty treatment, Memorial Hermann Medical Center is 10 miles west on Glessner Road.
Buffalo Bayou Park in Memorial Heights is a park and recs gem of the city of Houston.
the eclectic neighborhood of Memorial Heights has something for everyone.
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Parks in this Area
Buffalo Bayou Park
Skateboard
Trails
Parking Lot
Cleveland Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Park for Humans and Dogs
Dog Park
Spotts Park
Basketball
Volleyball
Johnny Steele Dog Park
Dog Park
Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
25 min drive
Bus
Washington Ave & National St
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S Heights Blvd & Barnes St
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S Heights Blvd & Washington Ave
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S Heights Blvd & Feagan St
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Shepherd Dr & Feagan St
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Shepherd Dr & Rose St
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Studemont St & Washington Ave
Memorial Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Memorial Heights, Houston sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Memorial Heights, Houston over the last 12 months is $665,000, up 80% 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
8,655
Median Age
35
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,998
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$139,901
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
81%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
82.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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