Features

The 2020 Guide to Houston Neighborhoods

One thing's for sure: The city's real estate isn’t getting any cheaper. We break it down with our annual analysis of area 'hoods.

04/01/2020 By Dianna Wray and Laura Furr Mericas

Price Check

How Much Does It Cost To Live in Each Houston Neighborhood?

Compare key stats on Bayou City–area 'hoods.

04/01/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Destination: Downtown

The Houstonian's Essential Guide to Downtown

A revamped, revitalized, verging-on-unrecognizable district

06/25/2019 By Houstonia Staff

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Our 10 Most Popular Home and Real Estate Stories of 2018

A major theme: We all want to look inside other people's houses.

12/27/2018 Edited by Abby Ledoux

Welcome, Newstonians

Newcomer's Guide 2018

Your guide to: Hot neighborhoods, cool parks, important Beyoncé landmarks, great schools, essential bars and restaurants, the city's best boutiques, and more.

08/30/2018 By Houstonia Staff

Neighborhood Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Sugar Land

We're sweet on the former sugar capital turned booming community.

11/17/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Neighborhood Guide

Everything You Need to Know About The Woodlands

First of all, "The" is always capitalized.

09/22/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Neighborhood Guide

20 Incredible Shops in Upper Kirby

Surprise! It's one of the best shopping districts in town.

07/24/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Neighborhood Guide

Everything You Need to Know About River Oaks and Upper Kirby

Your guide to the best these upscale neighborhoods have to offer.

07/20/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Identity Politics

Upper Kirby Wasn't Always Upper Kirby

A story of red telephone booths and creating a new identity for a once-nameless neighborhood.

07/19/2017 By Nicki Koetting

Neighborhood Guide

Everything You Need to Know About the Galleria and Uptown

Your guide to the best the glitzy district has to offer.

04/18/2017 By Houstonia Staff