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New homes in Houston.
Houston is the most affordable major metro in the country relative to economic output, with no formal zoning code keeping land costs low and new construction abundant across suburban corridors.
Suburban master-planned communities in Katy, Cypress, The Woodlands, and Pearland lead new construction, with homes from $280,000 to $600,000 in highly organized developments.
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At a glance
Houston market snapshot
Median Home Price
$310,000
Median Rent
$1,450
Market Trend
Hot
Cost of Living Index
94
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What makes Houston different
New Construction
Suburban master-planned communities in Katy, Cypress, The Woodlands, and Pearland lead new construction, with homes from $280,000 to $600,000 in highly organized developments.
Why People Move Here
Energy industry careers and NASA presence and massive port economy and affordability relative to size and no state income tax
Schools
Katy ISD and Fort Bend ISD among largest and highest-rated school districts in Texas with direct impact on home values throughout western and southwestern Houston suburbs.
Top Neighborhoods
The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland, League City, Cypress, and Friendswood
Major Employers
ExxonMobil campus in Spring and Chevron North America headquarters and Texas Medical Center largest medical complex in world employing over 100,000 people
Local life
Life in Houston
Schools
Houston Isd serves the area — 274 schools, 189,934 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data.
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Common questions
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Is Houston a good place to buy a home?
Houston offers exceptional affordability for its size and no state income tax and massive job market anchored by energy and healthcare.
What is the median home price in Houston?
The median home price in Houston is approximately $310,000 with master-planned communities in Katy and The Woodlands from $280,000 to well over $600,000.
Which Houston suburbs have the best new construction?
Katy, Cypress, The Woodlands, Pearland, and League City lead Houston in new home activity with multiple active builder communities.
Is Houston good for investors?
Houston lack of zoning and strong rental demand from energy and medical sectors and affordable entry prices make it accessible for investors.
What employers are driving Houston housing demand?
Texas Medical Center, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and NASA Johnson Space Center anchor Houston employment and drive demand.
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