South Acres-Crestmont Park is a spacious suburb with easy access to highway 288, proximity to William P. Hobby Airport and relatively affordable housing. With land to spare, it's also experiencing rapid development. Though the neighborhood is rooted in Black history and culture, it's becoming a cultural melting pot as it welcomes new faces. "Our neighborhood is fairly diverse in terms of the socio-economic makeup and ethnic background," says Charles Kave, president of the Crestmont Park Civic Alliance. South Acres-Crestmont Park may not have robust retail, but being just south of the Sims Bayou Greenway, locals are never far from verdant spaces.
Reflect on the natural charm of Sims Bayou as it runs through South Acres-Crestmont Park.
South Acres-Crestmont Park offers new development for potential home buyers.
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Brand new farmhouse-style townhomes
South Acres-Crestmont Park's tree-lined streets are still lined mostly by ranch styles though townhomes and new traditional-style single-family residences are entering the mix. Incentive plans are also meeting homebuyers halfway, according to Realtor Ebony Royal of Braden Real Estate Group. "Developers are paying closing costs, lowering interest rates, they also give appliance packages," she says. Depending on condition, size and built year homes might range anywhere from the $100,000s to $300,000s. It's rare to find anything in the $400,000 range unless its on acres and being sold for land value and the most expensive lots can go for $1 million or more. Though South Acres-Crestmont Park isn't technically in a flood zone, homes by the bayou have flooded a number of times. "In Houston, you have to be careful. You can't say a whole area doesn't flood because it can literally be one street in that area that floods. It happens that way," Royal adds. South Acres-Crestmont Park's overall Cap Index Score is 5 out of 10, though the category of homicide ranks 7 out of 10. The city of Houston is tamping down on crime in part by strengthening neighborhood watch initiatives across its communities.
Older parts of South Acres-Crestmont Park have ranch style homes with lots of curb appeal.
Newer modern homes have begun popping up in parts of South Acres-Crestmont Park.
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Stocking up at Watkins Groceries Store
For community and convenience, Watkins Groceries Store, CVS, Dollar General, several churches, salons and eateries line Cullen Boulevard which flows north to south through the area. Watkins Groceries Store has an in-store eatery that sells prepared meals like chicken wings, burgers, fries and pasta. And The Daiquiri Shack is a go-to for signature blended drinks and spicy boudin sausage. Plenty more options exist just south in Pearland where Shadow Creek MarketPlace is just over 5 miles away with a Kroger and casual chains like Wingstop, and Pearland Towne Center is just over 8 miles away with chains like Forever 21, Express and more.
Watkins Grocery Store in South Acres-Crestmont Park is the best place for your shopping needs.
El Rincon Mexican Grill serves up tasty lunch options in South Acres-Crestmont Park.
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Charter schools like Kipp Sunnyside High School create options for students
An array of schools within the Houston Independent School District serve students in South Acres-Crestmont Park. The district participates in school choice, granting students the ability to apply to any one of these facilities. Law Elementary School, Albert Thomas Middle School and Worthing High School is just one pathway. The elementary earns a C plus rating from Niche while, the middle school scores a C minus and the high school gets a C. There are several charter schools in the area, including Kipp Sunnyside High School. With its award-winning STEM program, the school prepares students for their college careers and holds an overall Niche score of B-minus. Higher education opportunities are close by, with Houston Community College around 4 miles northwest and the University of Houston and Texas Southern University around 8 miles north.
Law Elementary School serves South Acres-Crestmont Park with a love for education.
Worthing High School in South Acres-Crestmont Park has a great tradition of strong academics.
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Community football games at Cloverland Park
South Acres-Crestmont Park's often have aging infrastructure or remain open green spaces. A few are alive with community centers, including Crestmont Park. It's community center by the same name hosts the neighborhood's monthly civic meeting and a farmers' market on the first Wednesday of every month. Meanwhile, Cloverland Park's Bessie Swindle Community Center offers after-school programming and aerobics classes for seniors. This is one of the most robust parks nearby, with basketball courts, a public pool that hosts swimming classes and a paved trail. The park's grassy area is flat and small but heavily used by community volunteers who coach neighborhood kids in basketball and football. Cloverland Park is right by The Hill at Sims Greenway, a part of the Sims Bayou Greenway, which is mostly undeveloped green space. In 2024, Harris County approved a budget of $28 million for developing the area into a full-fledged park that will feature a hilltop pavilion with views of downtown and over 4 miles of hiking and biking trails that not only connect to the Sims Bayou Greenway, but also link pedestrians to parks, schools, and medical facilities.
The playground at Cloverland Park in South Acres-Crestmont Park is often full of families.
Sims Bayou Greenway offers South Acres-Crestmont Park residents room to run.
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Just south of Interstate 610
South Acres-Crestmont Park is surrounded by Interstate 288, the Sam Houston Tollway, Interstate 610 and Texas State Highway 35. While this neighborhood is not in the 610 loop being directly south of 610 means locals can access this major highway quickly and zip all around Houston. William P. Hobby Airport is a 6-mile drive east. For a fun day out with the family, the Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is just over 3 miles south off Sam Houston Parkway. NRG Stadium — known for hosting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo each February — is just over 8 miles northwest.
Houston Hobby Airport is just a few minutes from South Acres-Crestmont Park.
Houston METRO services all parts of South Acres-Crestmont Park.
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South Acres-Crestmont Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Acres-Crestmont Park, Houston sell after 257 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in South Acres-Crestmont Park, Houston over the last 12 months is $287,000, up 8% 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
22,526
Median Age
38
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,407
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,471
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.3%
College Graduates
15.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.7%
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®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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