Memorial Villages

A stunning part of Houston is characterized by large homes on sizeable lots, and a forest-like ambience.

Welcome to Memorial Villages

Memorial (otherwise known as the Memorial Villages or The Villages) is a stunning part of Houston characterized with large homes on sizeable lots, a forest like ambience with thousands of towering pine trees lining wide streets. Memorial operates under its own jurisdiction and has its own police and fire department. The area consists of 6 distinct Villages: Bunker Hill, Hillshire, Spring Valley, Hedwig, Hunters Creek and Piney Point.
 

SEARCH TIPS

By Village: Bunker Hill, Hedwig Village, Piney Point, Hunters Creek Village. Spring Valley and Hilshire Village are North of I10.
 

HISTORY

Back in the 1930's the Memorial area was mainly farmland with wealthy landowners living on acreage to escape a busier Houston city. But come the 1950's and 60's, Houston began to expand beyond the confines of what is now the 610. With the I10 being built in 1968, this west Houston sanctuary was ripe for development and land was sold off forming the neighborhoods we see today.
 

LOCATION AND COMMUTE

Access to I10 is minutes. Memorial is a long geographic area so depending on which end you live, this will dictate your commute.

An Energy Corridor commute from the far west of Memorial is around 10-15 minutes. From the East, the Galleria is around 5-10 minutes and 610 access is 5 minutes. In peak after work traffic it can easily take 30 minutes to go from the east to west of this area (610 to Beltway 8)
 

HOME STYLES

Single family homes dominate the neighborhoods with apartments and town homes located closer to major thoroughfares. Homes range from Georgian to Contempoary with more ranch style (single story) homes peppered around as you head further west.

Lots are huge with homes to match. Homes are on average are older than in other neighborhood, with many dating to the 50's and 60's.
 
 
With lot sizes upwards of 15,000sf, many Memorial homes enjoy plenty space around them and a feeling of living in amoungst the trees.
 

AMENITIES

Whilst there is no commercial within the heart of the neighborhoods, Memorial is well placed for amenities. Memorial Mall, City Center and Town and Country Mall are major shopping hubs. The Galleria is also handy. Memorial Park sits to the east of Memorial and offers a massive urban green space. Terry Hershey Park to the West provides miles of biking and jogging trails.
 
 

SCHOOLS

Memorial Schools fall under Spring Branch ISD which is one of the most revered public school districts in Texas. Many people move to Memorial especially for the state schools. There are multiple elementaries depending on where you live. Memorial Middle School and Memorial High are the two main state schools at this level. Nearby private schools include Awty International, Yorkshire Academy, Village School, Duchesne, Regis, First Baptist and Houston Christian.
 

HOME PRICES

Large lots, beautiful homes and proximity to Houston comes with a price tag. The average home price is around $2,071,095 with an average home size of 5132 sf. Average lease price is around $5346. Many people who buy end up with an older home which they will renovate. Renters will compromise, giving up a new house in the suburbs for an older Memorial home so they can take advantage of the school district and amenities/shorter commute.

Overview for Memorial Villages, TX

18,784 people live in Memorial Villages, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $129,943. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,784

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$129,943

Average individual Income

Around Memorial Villages, TX

There's plenty to do around Memorial Villages, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
32
Somewhat Bikeable
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including JuiceLand, Little Maria's Cafe, and Sweet Taste of Texas.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.45 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.43 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 3.9 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 2.45 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.89 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.53 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Memorial Villages, TX

Memorial Villages has 6,432 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Memorial Villages do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,784 people call Memorial Villages home. The population density is 3,211.142 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,784

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45

Median Age

50.38 / 49.63%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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  • High School Degree
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6,432

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$129,943

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Memorial Villages, TX

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The following schools are within or nearby Memorial Villages. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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