Needville provides a small-town atmosphere near Houston's suburbs
Needville is a small city of over 3,000 people southeast of the Houston Metro Area. It has a small downtown area but is also growing its housing stock as new home communities have started to be built. Needville also has plenty of local green spaces and is close to Brazos Bend State Park and various shopping destinations in Rosenberg and Sugar Land. The community also has some job centers, namely oil and gas wells, farms and ranches surrounding its downtown.
Various single-family home styles with new inventory underway
Homes in Needville include Ranch-styles, cottage-styles and New Traditionals. The median housing price is over $314,000, lower than the state and national medians. Newer home communities such as Tejas Landing are also coming online. Prices typically range from $200,000 to $750,000, but some properties can sell for over $1 million. Inventory also sells far more slowly in Needville, spending an average of 334 days on the market, higher than the national average of 52 days.
Homes are typically on gridded streets with smaller lots and oak trees accenting lawns. Some subdivisions have minimal tree cover. Several properties also have in-ground pools. Housing with more acreage and farmsteads are on the outskirts of Needville.
Public school options provided by the Needville Independent School Dis
Students can attend the Needville Independent School District, which is graded A on Niche. Out-of-district transfers are allowed based on specific criteria. Students can start at Needville Elementary for kindergarten through third grade and then move to Needville Middle for fourth through sixth grade. Seventh and eighth grade students go to Needville Junior High. All three schools earn A ratings. Needville High has an A minus and offers career courses in animal science, accounting and culinary arts.
Outdoor fun at multiple local parks, Brazos Bend State Park and the fa
Green spaces include Barbara Jourdan Park, featuring courts, a baseball diamond and a pavilion. Don Wenzel Memorial Harvest Park has a playground, a walking path and multiple ball fields. Brazos Bend State Park is east of the city and offers nature trails, horseback riding, camping locations and fishing spots. It is also home to the George Observatory, offering stargazing opportunities, and hosts other special events. The town also has several houses of worship, including the Church of St. Michael and St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. Needville also hosts its fall festival every October, featuring a barbecue cook-off, live music and vendor booths.
Dining and shopping on Highway 36 and downtown
Restaurants are primarily along Highway 36 or Farm-To-Market Road and include a mix of chains and locally owned spots. Pub 36 serves wings, burgers and sandwiches. The Jay Café sells steaks, salads and seafood. Star Asian Cafe has Chinese fare.
Boutique stores are downtown along with Lowe’s Market, while dollar stores are along Highway 36. More Big Box shopping options are at the Brazos Town Center, 13 miles northeast in Rosenberg.
Weather risks in Needville
Maps show that the community is susceptible to flooding. Severe storms, hail and tornadoes can also be factors.
Intestate connections and medical centers are nearby
Currently, the city has no public transit connections and is car-dependent. However, Fort Bend County’s transit system does have a pilot program serving the area. Highway 36 connects to Interstate 69 in Rosenberg, roughly 10 miles north. Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport is 50 miles northeast, while George Bush Intercontinental is 60 miles north. Needville has several clinics, but OakBend Medical Center is 14 miles north in Richmond.
