Neighborhood Guide for Meyerland, Houston, Texas
Meyerland is another neighborhood that is very desirable in the Houston Metropolitan area. It is a 6,000-acre community on the southwestern side of Houston.
Location
The Meyerland area is south of the Westpark Tollway Highway 69 and stretches from the western side of the Highway 610 Loop and to the eastern side of Beltway 8.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Meyerland is 10% higher than the average city in Texas, and 9% higher than the average city in America. This means the area is higher quality than other neighborhoods in Houston.
Schools
The best schools are in nearby areas like Bellaire. The Horn Elementary School (PK-5), West University Elementary School (PK-5) and Pin Oak Middle School (6-8), all are ranked ten out of ten by Great Schools. The Challenge Early College High School (9-12) is the best high school in the area. It has the ranking of nine out of ten.
Crime
Meyerland has a lower crime rate when compared to other parts of Houston and about the same rate as the rest of the state of Texas.
Weather
The weather in Meyerland is nice with the experience of all the seasons. The coldest it ever gets in winter during December through January is 32°F. The hottest is June through August, where it can reach 102°F. The average high for the year is 85°F. The average low for the year is 53°F. The makes the weather enjoyable for most of the year. Rainfall is similar to other parts of Houston at three or four inches of rainfall each month of the year, except for July and October, when it rains about double the rest of months of the year.
Livability Index and Amenities
The livability index for Meyerland is 79, which is five points higher than the average for Texan cities of 72. There are plenty of nice amenities in the area and many things for families to do. There is a huge shopping center called Meyerland Plaza that has 57 stores.
Median Income
The median income per person is $33,922, which is higher than the average city in Texas of $25,809 and higher than the national average of $28,051. The median income per household is $68,145, which is higher than the average city in Texas of $51,563, and higher than the national average of $53,046.
Home Types
Slightly over half of the homes in Meyerland are owner-occupied (56.2%). The median listing price for a home is $195,100. This is higher than the average listing price for all cities in Texas of $128,000. It is higher than the national average of $181,400. Single-family homes start at $149,500 for a three-bedroom/two-bath home of around 1,200 square feet and go up to $3,400,000 for a six-bedroom, nine-bath, with over 9,000 square feet. Because 43.8% of the homes are rental properties, investors looking to buy real estate to rent it to others, can expect to get a median rent of $1,021 per month. This is higher than the Houston average of $837 and the Texas average of $834.
Summary
Meyerland is a very desirable area. It is a suburb of the Houston Metropolitan area, which gives the neighborhood a pleasant family-friendly feel. The commute to Houston Center is only 12 miles, which takes about twenty minutes in traffic. People who live in Meyerland enjoy the quality of the neighborhood and the large size of the homes there.