Best suburbs in Houston
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- Population: 74,517
- Median home value: $268,200
- Median rental price: $1,781
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+), The Kinkaid School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $268,200
- Median rental price: $1,781
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+), The Kinkaid School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#25. Missouri City, Texas
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- Population: 17,240
- Median home value: $227,800
- Median rental price: $1,368
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $227,800
- Median rental price: $1,368
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#24. Stafford, Texas
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- Population: 4,383
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $1,159
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $1,159
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#23. Hunters Creek Village, Texas
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- Population: 3,820
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Memorial High School (grade A+), Spring Branch Academic Institute (grade A+), Bridgeland High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $2,000,001
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Memorial High School (grade A+), Spring Branch Academic Institute (grade A+), Bridgeland High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#22. Bunker Hill Village, Texas
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- Population: 13,558
- Median home value: $305,300
- Median rental price: $1,482
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), Barbers Hill El North (grade A), Barbers Hill Middle South (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: First Baptist Christian Academy (grade A), Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $305,300
- Median rental price: $1,482
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), Barbers Hill El North (grade A), Barbers Hill Middle South (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: First Baptist Christian Academy (grade A), Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#21. Seabrook, Texas
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- Population: 3,033
- Median home value: $265,300
- Median rental price: $2,050
- Top schools nearby: College Park High School (grade A+), Sam Houston State University Charter School (grade A+), iSchool High - The Woodlands (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The John Cooper School (grade A+), The Woodlands Christian Academy (grade A+), Providence Classical School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $265,300
- Median rental price: $2,050
- Top schools nearby: College Park High School (grade A+), Sam Houston State University Charter School (grade A+), iSchool High - The Woodlands (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The John Cooper School (grade A+), The Woodlands Christian Academy (grade A+), Providence Classical School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#20. Oak Ridge North, Texas
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- Population: 1,535
- Median home value: $1,664,900
- Median rental price: $1,786
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Kinkaid School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $1,664,900
- Median rental price: $1,786
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Kinkaid School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#19. Southside Place, Texas
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- Population: 113,469
- Median home value: $312,500
- Median rental price: $1,598
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), League City Intermediate School (grade A), Clear Springs High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A), Faith Christian Academy (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $312,500
- Median rental price: $1,598
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), League City Intermediate School (grade A), Clear Springs High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A), Faith Christian Academy (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#18. League City, Texas
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- Population: 124,478
- Median home value: $311,100
- Median rental price: $1,622
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), Strake Jesuit College Preparatory (grade A+), The Emery/Weiner School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $311,100
- Median rental price: $1,622
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), Strake Jesuit College Preparatory (grade A+), The Emery/Weiner School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#17. Pearland, Texas
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- Population: 14,963
- Median home value: $1,361,100
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Kinkaid School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $1,361,100
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Kinkaid School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#16. West University Place, Texas
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- Population: 22,784
- Median home value: $332,900
- Median rental price: $1,666
- Top schools nearby: Adams J.H. (grade A+), Tays Junior High School (grade A+), Harmony School of Excellence - Sugar Land (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: British International School of Houston (grade A+), Houston Quran Academy (grade A+), Fort Bend Christian Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $332,900
- Median rental price: $1,666
- Top schools nearby: Adams J.H. (grade A+), Tays Junior High School (grade A+), Harmony School of Excellence - Sugar Land (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: British International School of Houston (grade A+), Houston Quran Academy (grade A+), Fort Bend Christian Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#15. Pecan Grove, Texas
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- Population: 22,826
- Median home value: $359,800
- Median rental price: $1,444
- Top schools nearby: Adams J.H. (grade A+), Campbell Elementary School (grade A+), Jenks Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Village School (grade A+), British International School of Houston (grade A+), Houston Quran Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $359,800
- Median rental price: $1,444
- Top schools nearby: Adams J.H. (grade A+), Campbell Elementary School (grade A+), Jenks Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Village School (grade A+), British International School of Houston (grade A+), Houston Quran Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#14. Katy, Texas
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- Population: 5,215
- Median home value: $328,300
- Median rental price: $1,237
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), Clear Lake High School (grade A+), Campbell Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: First Baptist Christian Academy (grade A), Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $328,300
- Median rental price: $1,237
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), Clear Lake High School (grade A+), Campbell Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: First Baptist Christian Academy (grade A), Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#13. Nassau Bay, Texas
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- Population: 19,486
- Median home value: $359,600
- Median rental price: $1,543
- Top schools nearby: Ridge Point High School (grade A), Sienna Crossing Elementary School (grade A), Scanlan Oaks Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Corpus Christi Catholic School (grade A+), St. Laurence Catholic School (grade A), Trafton Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: unavailable
- Median home value: $359,600
- Median rental price: $1,543
- Top schools nearby: Ridge Point High School (grade A), Sienna Crossing Elementary School (grade A), Scanlan Oaks Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Corpus Christi Catholic School (grade A+), St. Laurence Catholic School (grade A), Trafton Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: unavailable
#12. Sienna, Texas
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- Population: 3,039
- Median home value: $297,400
- Median rental price: $1,362
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), Seabrook Intermediate School (grade A), Clear Falls High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: First Baptist Christian Academy (grade A), Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $297,400
- Median rental price: $1,362
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), Seabrook Intermediate School (grade A), Clear Falls High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: First Baptist Christian Academy (grade A), Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#11. El Lago, Texas
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- Population: 4,719
- Median home value: $233,300
- Median rental price: $1,253
- Top schools nearby: Dulles High School (grade A+), Harmony School of Excellence - Sugar Land (grade A), Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $233,300
- Median rental price: $1,253
- Top schools nearby: Dulles High School (grade A+), Harmony School of Excellence - Sugar Land (grade A), Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#10. Meadows Place, Texas
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- Population: 1,099
- Median home value: $1,021,300
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Memorial High School (grade A+), Spring Branch Academic Institute (grade A+), Bridgeland High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $1,021,300
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Memorial High School (grade A+), Spring Branch Academic Institute (grade A+), Bridgeland High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#9. Hilshire Village, Texas
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- Population: 2,320
- Median home value: $1,553,600
- Median rental price: $1,359
- Top schools nearby: Memorial High School (grade A+), Spring Branch Academic Institute (grade A+), Bridgeland High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $1,553,600
- Median rental price: $1,359
- Top schools nearby: Memorial High School (grade A+), Spring Branch Academic Institute (grade A+), Bridgeland High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#8. Hedwig Village, Texas
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- Population: 40,888
- Median home value: $361,800
- Median rental price: $1,636
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), Friendswood High School (grade A+), Westwood Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: First Baptist Christian Academy (grade A), Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $361,800
- Median rental price: $1,636
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), Friendswood High School (grade A+), Westwood Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: First Baptist Christian Academy (grade A), Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#7. Friendswood, Texas
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- Population: 3,677
- Median home value: $342,000
- Median rental price: $2,555
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), Seabrook Intermediate School (grade A), Clear Falls High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: First Baptist Christian Academy (grade A), Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $342,000
- Median rental price: $2,555
- Top schools nearby: Clear Horizons Early College High School (grade A+), Seabrook Intermediate School (grade A), Clear Falls High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: First Baptist Christian Academy (grade A), Grace Christian Academy (grade A), Lutheran South Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#6. Taylor Lake Village, Texas
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- Population: 17,163
- Median home value: $958,300
- Median rental price: $2,423
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $958,300
- Median rental price: $2,423
- Top schools nearby: Carnegie Vanguard High School (grade A+), Debakey H.S. for Health Prof (grade A+), Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#5. Bellaire, Texas
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- Population: 12,437
- Median home value: $322,000
- Median rental price: $2,000
- Top schools nearby: George Ranch High School (grade A), Bess Campbell Elementary School (grade A), Susanna Dickinson Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby:
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: unavailable
- Median home value: $322,000
- Median rental price: $2,000
- Top schools nearby: George Ranch High School (grade A), Bess Campbell Elementary School (grade A), Susanna Dickinson Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby:
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: unavailable
#4. Greatwood, Texas
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- Population: 4,222
- Median home value: $1,056,000
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Memorial High School (grade A+), Spring Branch Academic Institute (grade A+), Bridgeland High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $1,056,000
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Memorial High School (grade A+), Spring Branch Academic Institute (grade A+), Bridgeland High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. John's School (grade A+), The Awty International School (grade A+), The Village School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#3. Spring Valley Village, Texas
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- Population: 15,699
- Median home value: $276,800
- Median rental price: $1,554
- Top schools nearby: Stephen F. Austin High School (grade A+), Walker Station Elementary School (grade A), Sartartia Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby:
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: unavailable
- Median home value: $276,800
- Median rental price: $1,554
- Top schools nearby: Stephen F. Austin High School (grade A+), Walker Station Elementary School (grade A), Sartartia Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby:
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: unavailable
#2. New Territory, Texas
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- Population: 18,856
- Median home value: $429,300
- Median rental price: $1,750
- Top schools nearby: Seven Lakes High School (grade A+), Cinco Ranch High School (grade A+), Adams J.H. (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Village School (grade A+), British International School of Houston (grade A+), St. Agnes Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $429,300
- Median rental price: $1,750
- Top schools nearby: Seven Lakes High School (grade A+), Cinco Ranch High School (grade A+), Adams J.H. (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Village School (grade A+), British International School of Houston (grade A+), St. Agnes Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Cinco Ranch, Texas
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