
Midtown
A re-emerging, mixed-use neighborhood directly south of Downtown, Midtown resides near Houston's best retail, entertainment, business and employment hotspots.
HIGHLIGHTS
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GREAT ACCESSIBILITY: One of Houston’s Most Accessible Neighborhoods, Midtown sits along major freeways (Gulf and Southwest) and near major roads (Main Street, Alabama Street, and Fannin Street). The Red Line runs through the neighborhood, providing easy METRORail access to key neighborhoods north and south of Midtown.
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PROXIMITY TO JOB CENTERS: Downtown Houston has more than 150,000 workers employed by 3,500+ businesses. Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world with over 8 million patients and 100,000+ employees. Midtown residents can reach either with a 5-minute ride via MetroRail, Uber or a bike.
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EXCITING ESTABLISHMENTS: Midtown is home to over 340 Yelp-rated establishments including top ranked restaurants, gyms, bars, diners, and shops.
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UPSCALE CONDOS AND LOFTS: Luxury loft living is a popular option within Midtown. The Edge, Rise Lofts, Midtown Vistas, and 2016 Main are all located within the neighborhood. Building amenities often include rooftop decks with views of downtown’s skyline, swimming pools, fitness centers, and reserved parking for residents. (Guide to All Houston Condos Along The MetroRail.)
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AFFORDABILITY: Midtown is one of the most affordable areas of Houston’s Inner Loop. View the Salary Requirements to Live Comfortably In 52 Top Ranked Houston Neighborhoods.

Buying or selling a home in Midtown can be tricky. Be cautious of buying a midtown home that is too close to a freeway (hurts resale), is on a major thoroughfare (noise/street parking can be an issue), or is located in the “parking area” for one of the hip nightclubs. It’s also important to know there’s no zoning (some homes are built backing a bar/restaurant), and several new construction builders have been sued for quality concerns. Condos in Midtown can also present unique challenges, as some have lower resale values and quality concerns.
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Contact Joon Chae, a Top Realtor in Houston, if you're looking to buy or sell in Midtown
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12 Things Midtown Real Estate Buyers Should Know
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The neighborhood is minutes away from key Houston districts like the Galleria/Uptown area and the Museum District.
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Midtown lies along major freeways, including Gulf and Southwest Fwys. Major arteries like Main Street and Alabama Street run through the neighborhood.
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Located a stone’s throw away from Houston’s central business district, Midtown homes have excellent access to major employment centers, like the Texas Medical Center and downtown.
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Midtown features a wide assortment of affordable home options, including townhomes, condos and lofts, patio homes, and single-family dwellings.
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Thanks to the neighborhood’s vibrant street scene, Midtown homes are mere minutes away from restaurants, bars, lounges, coffee shops, boutiques, and retail stores.
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Midtown is still in the midst of redevelopment. The neighborhood saw a decline in the 1980s and 90s, however, an injection of funds from the Midtown TIRZ has made renovation efforts possible.
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Midtown homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
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Townhomes are the main housing option in the neighborhood. Midtown townhomes typically feature 2- to 4-story floor plans with 3 to 4 bedroom options.
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Homes in the area typically sit on small lots, with sizes ranging from 1,000 to more than 3,000 square feet. Home sizes can range from 1,500 to more than 3,000 square feet.
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Midtown condos have also become a popular housing option. Residential buildings in the area include Rise Lofts, 2016 Main, The Edge, and Midtown Vistas.
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Some condo buildings in the neighborhood feature private balconies with downtown skyline views, fitness centers, rooftop decks with swimming pools, and reserved parking for residents.
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Prices for Midtown homes for sale can range from $100,000 to more than $900,000.
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Schools
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS
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Henry F. MacGregor Elementary
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4801 La Branch St.
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PK - 5th Grade
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Offers several magnet programs in music and science.
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Offers an Extended Day Program
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MIDDLE
SCHOOLS
Gregory-Lincoln Education Center
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1101 Taft St.
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Combined Elementary and Middle School serving K-8th Grade Students
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Diverse student body and requires students to wear uniforms
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Young Scholars Academy for Excellence
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1809 Louisiana St.
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PK to 8th Grade
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Family centered and focused on children's holistic development
HIGH
SCHOOLS
Lamar High School High School
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3325 Westheimer Rd.
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Offers one of the best athletics programs in the city
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Oldest lacrosse programs in Texas
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Offers excellent academic programs
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An International Baccalaureate World School with a Diploma Programme and a business administration magnet school
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John H. Reagan High School
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413 E. 13th St.
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Offers both great sports and academic programs
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Each student is brought to a specific "academy": Business, Engineering & Architectural Design, Freshman, Health Science, and Magnet Academy for Technology.
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Houston Academy for International Studies
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1810 Stuart St.
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Awarded the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2014
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Offers academic programs like Advanced Placement and Early College/Dual Credit
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Young Women's College Preparatory Academy
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Imagination Campus Midtown
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2000 Crawford St.
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LaBranch Child Development Center
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2320 LaBranch
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Precious Jewels Alpha Learning Center
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2301 Main St.
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The School for Young Children
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810 Sul Ross St.
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The Harris School
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900 Lovett Blvd.
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Incarnate Word Academy
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609 Crawford St.
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St. Stephen's Episcopal School
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1800 Sul Ross St.
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Midtown homes are zoned to the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Established in the 1920s, Houston ISD is the largest school district in the state (with 283 schools). The Texas Education Agency (TEA) gave the district a "Met Standard" rating in 2016. HISD features several International Baccalaureate (IB) World schools, including Lamar High School.
To find an updated listing of all Midtown real estate zoned to any specific public school, please send an email to Joon Chae at injoonchae@gmail.com with the property preference and budget that you’re working with.
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Fun Things To Do Near Medical Center Houston
Thanks to the neighborhood’s active street scene, residents have great options right by their doorsteps.
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True to its new “trendy” reputation, Midtown houses a number of bars and lounges, including a dog-friendly bar called Saint Dane’s Bar and Grille. Double Cross Lounge is quite popular for serving craft beers and cocktails. The Nouveau Antique Art Bar, on the other hand, serves cocktails alongside eclectic art choices.
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Owing to its history as Little Saigon, Midtown is also home to several banh mi and pho restaurants like Kim Tai and Thien An Sandwiches.
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Retail options are equally eclectic. Though there is a curious lack of big box retail stores in Midtown, the district does offer a large variety of smaller stores.
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There’s Adkins Architectural Antiques, a store that sells vintage home decor and also does restorations. The Tinderbox Craft Collective sells art and craft items from local artists and provides craft workshops for interested patrons.

DINING
RETAIL
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Kim Tai​
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Natachee's Supper 'n Punch
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Majorca
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Thien An Sandwiches
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Les Givral's Sandwich & Cafe
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Brennan's of Houston
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The Breakfast Klub
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Tacos a Go-Go​
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Artisans Restaurant
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The Pass
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Provisions
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Ibiza
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Reef
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Sparrow Bar + Kitchen
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My Flaming Heart
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The Tinderbox Craft Collective
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High Fashion Home
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Texas Junk Company
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Adkins Architectural Antiques
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Al's handmade Boots
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Arts Supply
NIGHTLIFE
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Shoeshine Charley's big Top Lounge
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Saint Dane's Bar and Grille
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Double Cross Lounge
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Nouveau Antique Art Bar
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Comnmunity Bar
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Leon's Bar
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Bar Munich
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Mongoose vs. Cobra
GROCERIES
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Midtown Food Store
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Randalls Food & Pharmacy
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Mid-Town Market
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HEB
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Fiesta Mart
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Lankford Grocery & Market
PARK
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Midtown Park
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Bethel Park
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Peggy's Point Plaza Park
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West Webster Street Park
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Elizabeth Baldwin Park
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Discovery Green
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