Neighborhood Guide
Midtown
Urban energy, new construction townhomes, and unbeatable city access.
Midtown is Houston's most dynamic urban neighborhood — a transit-connected, walkable district between downtown and Montrose that has seen extraordinary new construction activity over the past decade. The neighborhood's grid of new townhomes has attracted young professionals who want urban living without Inner Loop premium pricing.
The Midtown dining and bar scene along Main Street and around the Midtown Arts & Theater Center district is one of Houston's best, and the neighborhood's proximity to the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and downtown makes commutes effortless.
Real estate in Midtown skews heavily toward new construction townhomes — three-story units with rooftop decks that offer city views and modern finishes at accessible price points. It's one of Houston's strongest appreciation markets for urban buyers.
Neighborhood Highlights
- METRORail Red Line — direct downtown and Med Center access
- Walkable restaurant and bar corridor on Main Street
- Strong new construction townhome market
- Minutes from Texas Medical Center and Rice University
- Midtown Arts & Theater Center
- Buffalo Bayou Park proximity
Homes in Midtown
Active$20,714,261
74434 East Sweet Bottom Br #18393
Houston, Texas
Active$7,857,291
34149 East GRANICUS Mews #I-7
Houston, Texas
Pending$18,730,333
68827 South 99 CT Estates #783
Houston, Texas
Active$6,070,556
36992 West Georgetown(lot 18) Boulevard #C 104
Houston, Texas
Pending$20,220,909
15804 South FM 3 Boulevard #1795
Houston, Texas
Active$18,065,342
52876 North Newark Blvd B Trace #2035
Houston, Texas
Market Snapshot
Lifestyle & Amenities
Around Midtown
Very Walkable
Walking Score
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
Excellent Transit
Transit Score
Points of Interest
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By the Numbers
Community Demographics
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates · ZIP 77004
Total Population
35,866
Median Age
33
Median HH Income
$65,901
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Education (Age 25+)
Employment
Employment Rate
89%
Unemployment Rate
11%
Labor Force Part.
60%
Not in Labor Force
12,588
Housing
Total Housing Units
18,321
Median Home Value
$384,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,320
Owner vs. Renter
Education
Schools in Midtown
The following schools are within or nearby Midtown. Ratings are provided by SchoolDigger and can serve as a starting point for comparing schools in this area.
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