Houston Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Houston offers a slower-paced atmosphere. Most areas in Houston are very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

Cars are a great means of transportation in Houston. Parking is generally easy. Biking is at times difficult in Houston because the bicycling network is not very comprehensive, and the terrain is not particularly flat. Walking is also not very practical for home buyers in this municipality because running daily errands is inconvenient without needing to get in a vehicle.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing around 60% of dwellings in Houston, while small apartment buildings and mobile homes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This municipality is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 70% of the units in the municipality are occupied by homeowners while the rest are rented. About 55% of the homes in this municipality were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s and the 1990s.

Services

Accessing the nearest supermarket as pedestrians is feasible for some, but not all, home buyers in this municipality. There are also a few options for those who care about close by restaurants and cafes. In terms of education, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to get to as a pedestrian from anywhere in Houston. However, parents may consider it difficult for their children to reach daycares without a vehicle.