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Eastex-Jensen

Eastex-Jensen

Suburban Neighborhood in Houston, Texas

Harris County 77026, 77093

$213,574 Average Value
$159 Average Price per Sq Ft
32 Homes For Sale

Under the pine cover outside Houston’s North Loop

Eastex-Jensen has a second name – Houston’s "Super Neighborhood 46," where businesses and civic organizations come together to form a large community. The neighborhood is outside the North Loop and consists of native pines and residential subdivisions dotted between community parks and local markets. Residents can also spot some standout landmarks like La Luz Del Mundo Houston Central, an ornate Greco-Roman church complete with a soaring golden dome on top. The neighborhood is also in a prime location that is less than 15 miles from both downtown Houston and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. “The area is perfectly situated between the middle of downtown and, on the south side, Spring and The Woodlands,” says Cory Gutowski, a Realtor with Key 2 Texas. “In my experience, residents are so close-knit because they grew up here and have family members who still live in the area.”

Subdivision in Eastex Jensen area
Subdivision in Eastex Jensen area
Eastex-Jensen housing market is eclectic.
Eastex-Jensen housing market is eclectic.
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New construction built alongside Eastex-Jensen’s historic homes

The Eastex-Jensen market is eclectic, offering everything from brightly painted ranch homes and bungalows from the 1940s to European-influenced multistory properties built in the 2010s. A wave of brand-new residences has swept into the area, consisting of modern builds that were constructed as recently as 2023. Many properties are set against native pine forests, and gated front yards are accented with gardens, stone statues and birdbaths. Older homes range from $200,000 to $500,000, depending on the style and size, while new construction has a steady average price of around $300,000.

Home in Eastex Jensen area
Home in Eastex Jensen area
Home in Eastex Jensen area
Home in Eastex Jensen area
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Hundreds of vendors at La Estrella Flea Market

Most of the neighborhood’s retail options are concentrated along Interstate 69. Shopping in this area includes specialty food markets like Mi Tienda on Little York Road and Fiesta Mart on Jensen Road. The area’s biggest retail hotspot is La Estrella Flea Market on Eastex Freeway, which opens every weekend. The market hosts 200 local vendors who sell goods like furniture, clothing and electronics and offer services like on-site haircuts, massages and even tattoos. There are only a few local restaurants in Eastex-Jensen, most of which are chains. Mama Seafood on Jensen Drive is one of Eastex-Jensen’s few locally owned restaurants, where residents can pick up heavy to-go containers packed with fried fish.

Eastex-Jensen's biggest retail hotspot is La Estrella Flea Market on Eastex Freeway.
Eastex-Jensen's biggest retail hotspot is La Estrella Flea Market on Eastex Freeway.
La Estrella Flea Market in Eastex-Jensen offers on-site haircuts for shoppers.
La Estrella Flea Market in Eastex-Jensen offers on-site haircuts for shoppers.
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Engineering and fine arts courses at Kashmere High

The Eastex-Jenson community is zoned within the Houston Independent School District and has local schools like Berry Elementary School and Patrick Henry Middle School. These schools score a B-minus and C-minus on Niche, respectively. Kashmere High School is rated C on Niche and offers two magnet programs. Interested students can enroll in the Futures Academy of Computer Engineering Technology or the Conrad O. Johnson School of Performing and Visual Arts. The fine arts program covers art, music, dance and theatre. Lone Star College’s North Harris campus is 15 miles from the heart of Eastex-Jensen.

Kashmere High School is the Home of the Rams.
Kashmere High School is the Home of the Rams.
Berry Elementary School campus
Berry Elementary School campus
Henry Middle School offers classes for grades 6-8 in the Hawthorne Place area of Houston.
Henry Middle School offers classes for grades 6-8 in the Hawthorne Place area of Houston.
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Shady Lane Park connects to Houston’s trails

Shady Lane Park is a popular recreation spot at the northern end of the community along Parker Road. Families come to this slice of green space for the nature-themed playground, outdoor fitness equipment, basketball court and community center. The park’s jogging trails also link to Houston’s regional trail system. A long greenway along Halls Bayou connects Shady Lane Park to Mary Withers Park and the 500-acre Keith-Wiess Park in neighboring Aldine. Eastex-Jensen is 11 miles from the Golf Club of Houston on Wilson Road, which is best known for hosting the annual Houston Open. The club’s two 18-hole courses are available for visitors year-round.

Shady Lane Park in Houston offers plenty of fun areas for kids to play.
Shady Lane Park in Houston offers plenty of fun areas for kids to play.
Kids enjoy a ride around the trail at Shady Lane Park in Houston.
Kids enjoy a ride around the trail at Shady Lane Park in Houston.
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Eastex-Jensen is just a few minutes away from Downtown Houston.
Eastex-Jensen is just a few minutes away from Downtown Houston.

I-69, I-610 and Eastex Freeway connect to the metro

It is easy for residents to commute from Eastex-Jensen to downtown Houston, which is 10 miles away, or head to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, about 15 miles away. The neighborhood has some Ride METRO bus stops along main streets like Jensen Drive and Little York Road, and drivers have quick access to Interstates 69 and 610, as well as thoroughfares like Hardy Toll Road and Eastex Freeway. However, Eastex Freeway is one of the most common sites of crime in the area, particularly robbery. This gives Eastex-Jensen a CAP index score that is higher than the national average overall crime rate. “We work hard to have relationships with our local law enforcement and to make sure people know what to do to be safe, but like any part of the city, there are parts people know to be cautious around,” says Lucia Talley, a member of the local Sunbeam Curry Civic Club.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

George Bush Intcntl/Houston

18 min drive

Bus

Aldine Westfield Rd & Langley Rd

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Jensen Dr & Tidwell Rd

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Aldine Westfield Rd & Pine Tree Dr

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Little York Rd & Hardy Rd

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Tidwell Transit Center

Bus

Tidwell Rd & Lundy Rd

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Jensen Dr & Aldine Westfield Rd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Eastex-Jensen US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$220,000
Median Single Family Price
$230,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$159
Number of Homes for Sale
32
Last 12 months Home Sales
72
Months of Supply
5.30
Median List Price
$236,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,810
Median Year Built
1950
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,228
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,744
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
960
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners

Demographics

Total Population
27,436
Median Age
33
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$30,027
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,650

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
57.7%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.1%
% Population in Labor Force
54.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

43 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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