Top-notch shopping blends with prime housing variety
A late 20th-century boom left reverberations that are still shaking in the Uptown-Galleria District. This section of Houston, just west of downtown, blossomed around the same time the city experienced a financial surge fueled by area oil companies. This period of growth left the Uptown-Galleria District with Texas’ largest shopping mall, The Galleria, plus myriad office buildings. This medley makes the area not only a premier shopping district in the region but also one of the largest business districts in the country. And when it comes to living here, the Uptown-Galleria District offers everything from single-family houses to condos to townhomes. “The Galleria is the most cosmopolitan neighborhood in Houston,” says Dru Mims, a broker associate with eXp Realty and a Houston native. “A lot of people would be surprised at the number of headquarters and employers. There are over 2,000 companies in Uptown. That alone is a great reason to be there. You’re able to live, walk, shop, work.”
The Galleria Mall in the Uptown-Galleria District offers over 400 shops and restaurants.
The Uptown-Galleria District features tree-lined neighborhoods, condos, high-rises, business
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A retail therapy hotbed
The nucleus of this area is right in the name — The Galleria is not only the largest mall in the state but also the seventh-largest in the country. This behemoth spans 2.4 million square feet, with more than 400 stores and some five dozen eateries. One of the mall’s signature features is its 20,000-square-foot ice rink, open year-round. There are even a couple of attached hotels. But in terms of shopping, The Galleria’s main attraction, visitors have choices that span a range of budgets, everything from Gucci and Louis Vuitton to Forever 21 and H&M. Restaurants range from fast casual, like Chipotle, to high-end, like The Oceanaire Seafood Room. The Galleria isn’t the only retail haven here, either. Shoppers can also head about a mile north to Uptown Park, an outdoor center with three dozen restaurants and shops. “Right now, there’s a new one called Lombardi’s, that’s where a lot of people go,” says local Realtor Kate Wiktoria Myhan of JPAR - The Sears Group. Lombardi Cucina Italiana opened in Uptown Park in late 2023 and is known in part for its Wagyu meatballs. And those who work at the numerous companies in the Uptown-Galleria District can stop by the area’s H-E-B, Kroger, Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s on the way home to grab groceries for a home-cooked meal.
The ice rink at The Galleria is open year round located in Uptown-Galleria District.
Context shot of The Galleria mall and shopping centers located in Uptown-Galleria District.
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Homes span the gamut but share a cache
This is a busy area, says Myhan, who has been in real estate here for several years. But those who don’t mind living close to the action have a host of options. Homes in this area date back to the 1950s, but Myhan says there is plenty of new development. The Uptown-Galleria District features a mix of traditional single-family homes and townhomes bordering sidewalk-lined streets, plus sleek high-rise condos. The common denominator in this area seems to be tidy, well-kept properties. “Uptown, it’s luxury,” Myhan says. “It’s mostly singles or empty nesters.” Price tags here start in the low $100,000s for a condo or townhome under 1,000 square feet and top out at multiple millions for some of the single-family houses of around 5,000 square feet or more.
Uptown-Galleria District.offers residents a variety of residential options to choose from.
Ranch style homes are one the neighborhood's big appeals in Uptown-Galleria District.
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Live entertainment is easy to find
Shopping isn’t the only way to enjoy free time in Uptown-Galleria District. This area also offers the 35,000-square-foot, 450-plus-seat Jeannette & L.M. George Theater, home to the A.D. Players theater company. The A.D. Players stage a full complement of shows at George Theater — recent productions have included “Kingdom Undone” and “Driving Miss Daisy,” and each show runs for at least a week.
Unwind in Waterfall Park
The Galleria mall stands adjacent to the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, which features a 64-foot-tall sculptural fountain that unloads a majestic stream of water. The Waterwall’s mist is a nice way to cool down on a warm day. The park also features an expansive lawn and tree-shaded benches. The largest urban park in the state lies just beyond the district, the 1,500-acre Memorial Park. Memorial Park is ideal for those who like to get active, with 30 miles of trails, a tennis center, a golf course and more.
Grady Park is the perfect spot for walks around the trail at lunch located in Uptown Houston TX.
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park is located in the Uptown-Galleria District.
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Transportation assets abound
Though this area contains just about every amenity, commuters will appreciate the district’s proximity to Interstates 10, 610 and 69. People can use I-69, for example, to reach Downtown Houston in a trip of just about 9 miles. The Uptown-Galleria District is well covered by Houston’s METRO bus system, too, which includes more than 100 routes in total.
Schools come close by
This area is served by the Houston Independent School District, a system that earns a B from Niche. And residents are minutes from multiple campuses. A possible path is to start at The School at St. George Place for prekindergarten through fifth grade, which has a B rating and is known for offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Students can move on to the B-rated Tanglewood Middle, where they can progress into the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Margaret Long Wisdom High, a C-rated school, is next, and has a career and technical education department with programs in disciplines ranging from business management to engineering.
Tanglewood Middle School outdoor picnic area located in Uptown Houston, TX.
The School at St. George Place offers classes for kindergarten through 5th grade.
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Uptown-Galleria District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Uptown-Galleria District, Houston sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Uptown-Galleria District, Houston over the last 12 months is $330,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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