Central Houston
Downtown
Houston’s buzzing, newly resurrected Central Business District — home to pro sports teams like the Astros and Rockets, plus year-round performing arts.
Neighborhood Guide
Eight distinct corners of the city.
Each neighborhood has its own rhythm, character, and pace. Browse below to find the one that matches yours.
Central Houston
River Oaks
Lush and luxurious, with some of the city’s most coveted (and expensive) real estate — alongside boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries that give this inner-loop neighborhood its character.
Northwest Central Houston
Houston Heights
Northeast of Downtown sits a section of historic neighborhoods dating back to the late 1800s. Today the rich, character-filled architecture, mom-and-pop shops, and funky restaurants draw hipsters and young couples alike.
West Houston
West University / Rice Village
One of the most sought-after districts in the city. Home to Rice University and the pedestrian-friendly Rice Village Shopping Center — a magnet for families and young professionals alike.
West Houston
Galleria / Uptown
More than 700 retailers, fine dining, sports, and hotels in two square miles. The Galleria itself is Texas’s largest mall — 375 stores, two hotels, an ice rink, and endless food options.
West Houston
Memorial / Energy Corridor
A hotbed for business and one of Houston’s most thriving neighborhoods. CityCentre brings together 37 pedestrian-friendly acres of dining, shopping, retail, office, and residential living — a big-city atmosphere without leaving the area.
Southwest Houston
Midtown
Trendy and walkable, sandwiched between Downtown and the Museum District. Restaurants, energetic nightlife, and boutique shopping draw young professionals — with loft-dwellers enjoying skyline views to the north and century-old oaks to the south.
South Houston
Medical Center / NRG Park
Home to the world’s largest concentration of medical professionals at the Texas Medical Center — with NRG Park next door, home of the Houston Texans and the Livestock Show & Rodeo.