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Greater Hobby Area

Greater Hobby Area

Suburban Neighborhood in Houston, Texas

Harris County 77061, 77075

$263,469 Average Value
$163 Average Price per Sq Ft
48 Homes For Sale

Find a fit in Greater Hobby Area

With a place in the Greater Hobby Area, home seekers can touch down into a section of Houston that’s lighter on the wallet. This neighborhood is known in part for the William P. Hobby Airport, the city’s oldest commercial airport. But it’s also known for its collection of established but well-kept homes and its convenient location. Residents can leave their neighborhood streets and reach their pick of dining and shopping in minutes. “Economically it makes sense for a first-time buyer or someone looking for a first-time home or inexpensive homes,” says local Realtor Tilah Spruel, team lead of Lux Group TX.

The William P. Hobby Airport is right in the middle of the Greater Hobby Neighborhood.
The William P. Hobby Airport is right in the middle of the Greater Hobby Neighborhood.
The Greater Hobby Area offers a mix of craftsman and ranch style homes.
The Greater Hobby Area offers a mix of craftsman and ranch style homes.
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An established area that’s still evolving

Most of the houses in this area were built between the 1940s and the 1980s, a mix of ranch-style homes. Many of them have stout brick facades. But the Greater Hobby Area also has a fair amount of new construction in spots. Options new and old here come with price tags that usually fall between the $200,000s and the $300,000s. “There are definitely affordable living spaces. It’s a great place to start if you want to not be far from everything,” says Spruel, who was a 2023 winner of Connect Realty’s President’s Club Award, given to top producers. Another common denominator in the Greater Hobby Area is lawn space — lots here generally range from one-tenth of an acre to almost a full acre. Properties line narrow, tranquil residential streets. Greater Hobby Area is made up mostly of single-family homes, but there are also a handful of condos and townhomes in the neighborhood, which sell for prices from just under $100,000 to the mid $100,000s.

Homebuyers wanting single-level living can find renovated ranch-style homes in Greater Hobby.
Homebuyers wanting single-level living can find renovated ranch-style homes in Greater Hobby.
The Greater Hobby Area entices Houston homebuyers with attractive prices.
The Greater Hobby Area entices Houston homebuyers with attractive prices.
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Trains, planes and automobiles

The airport here is what gives the neighborhood its name. Hobby was the 26th governor of Texas, in the early 20th century. The William P. Hobby Airport serves millions of passengers each year, with flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The airport, in 2022, became the first in North America to achieve a five-star score in the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating. The Greater Hobby Area has multiple stops in the city’s METRO bus system, which has more than 100 routes around the city in total. Drivers in the area can take advantage of their proximity to Interstate 45, an artery that can take commuters up to Downtown Houston in a trip of just about a dozen miles. There’s even a railroad that cuts by the Greater Hobby Area, helping to support a collection of industrial businesses on the west side of the neighborhood. Companies on that side of the neighborhood include BNSF Railway and Southeastern Freight Lines.

Greater Hobby Area is named after the William P Hobby Airport in the middle of the neighborhood.
Greater Hobby Area is named after the William P Hobby Airport in the middle of the neighborhood.
Steel structure at Hobby Airport in the  Greater Hobby Area
Houston, TX.
Steel structure at Hobby Airport in the Greater Hobby Area Houston, TX.
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Amenities galore, all around

I-45 here parallels the Gulf Freeway, a bustling commercial thoroughfare. “There’s always shops and things to do,” Spruel says. “Stores, restaurants.” The list includes big box stores like Walmart Supercenter, Burlington, Floor and Decor, and Academy Sports + Outdoors. There are also some well-liked neighborhood haunts to grab a bite to eat, like Shuttle Burgers, popular in part for its prices. Taquería De Jalisco down the road is known for its menudo. And locals can grab a sweet treat at the ice cream parlor La Nieve Michoacána after a good meal.

I-45, also known as Gulf Freeway, runs along the eastern edge of Greater Hobby Area.
I-45, also known as Gulf Freeway, runs along the eastern edge of Greater Hobby Area.
Shuttle Burgers is a local hotspot open for both lunch and dinner in Greater Hobby Area.
Shuttle Burgers is a local hotspot open for both lunch and dinner in Greater Hobby Area.
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Outdoor fun is easily accessible

Residents can find multiple options for outdoor time nearby. Walter Jones Park is within walking distance for many, a roughly 13-acre space with a playground and plenty of open field space. The bigger, 361-acre El Franco Lee Park is right down the road, too. The park includes a whopping 10 soccer fields, five baseball fields, four softball fields and a pond that’s open to fishing.

El Franco Lee's Soccer Fields are one of many Offerings available to area Residents.
El Franco Lee's Soccer Fields are one of many Offerings available to area Residents.
EL Franco Lee's Running and Biking Trail ends at an Observation Deck overlooking Wetlands.
EL Franco Lee's Running and Biking Trail ends at an Observation Deck overlooking Wetlands.
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Local school options vary

Kids in the Greater Hobby Area can attend schools in either the Houston Independent School District or the Pasadena Independent School District, which both carry B ratings on Niche. Those on the west side of the neighborhood can go to HISD schools and the Pasadena ISD covers the east side. Students in the HISD zone can go to the B-rated DeAnda Elementary, whose list of extracurricular activities includes club sports. Then students can move on to the C-minus-rated Thomas Middle, whose fine arts instruction opportunities include band and dance. The area’s C-rated Sterling High offers career and technical education opportunities in topics ranging from architecture and construction to law and public service. Kids covered by the Pasadena ISD can go to Jessup Elementary for prekindergarten to fourth grade, whose speech therapist, Jill O’Keefe, was named the district’s speech therapist of the year for the 2023-24 school year. Then they can advance to the C-rated Rick Schneider Middle for grades 5 and 6, which has its own orchestra program. The C-plus-rated South Houston Intermediate covers grades 7 and 8 and its extracurricular opportunities include sports teams ranging from volleyball to football. South Houston High, which has a B-minus grade, offers a Naval JROTC program.

Education goes beyond textbooks at Ross Shaw Sterling Aviation High School.
Education goes beyond textbooks at Ross Shaw Sterling Aviation High School.
Albert Thomas Middle School in Houston stands as a beacon of learning and growth.
Albert Thomas Middle School in Houston stands as a beacon of learning and growth.
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City events aren’t far away

The Greater Hobby Area’s convenient location means locals can easily access a multitude of annual city events. For instance, the H-E-B Children's Festival takes place downtown in March, full of hundreds of activities, including rides and crafts. The Wings Over Houston Airshow is another, an October tradition at Ellington Field that’s considered one of the top airshows in the country.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

William P Hobby

7 min drive

Bus

Airport Blvd & Hansen Rd

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Scranton Ave & Radio Rd

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Clearwood St & Easthaven Blvd

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Scranton Ave & Easthaven Blvd

Bus

Clearwood St & Almeda Genoa Rd

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Almeda Genoa Rd & Clearwood St

Bus

Hansen Rd & Airport Blvd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Greater Hobby Area US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$246,000
Median Single Family Price
$263,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$100,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$75,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$163
Number of Homes for Sale
48
Last 12 months Home Sales
74
Months of Supply
7.80
Median List Price
$260,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,091
Median Year Built
1979
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,651
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,156
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,268
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
810
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

Open Houses

  • Thursday, Apr 24
    4:30 - 6:30pm

    9509 Radio Rd, Houston, TX 77075

    $819,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,152 Sq Ft
    • 9509 Radio Rd
    • New 8 days ago

    Welcome to 9509 Radio Road! This home is situated on over 2 acres of land and can be used to residential or commercial use. This home is close to major freeways and will not last long! Make your appointment today!

    Janie Schmidt Keller Williams Preferred

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 1pm

    10623 Gulf Valley St, Houston, TX 77075

    $330,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,137 Sq Ft
    • 10623 Gulf Valley St
    • New 30 days ago

    Beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home situated on a spacious corner lot. Kitchen recently updated, added second pantry with lots of room for storage. Both bathrooms have been updated to stand up showers. No carpet anywhere in the home, providing easy maintenance. This well-kept property offers easy access to the main freeway, only a 3–5-minute drive to Beltway, making commuting a

    Deisy Gonzalez Acuna Alumbra International Properties

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
24,155
Median Age
33
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$53,722
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,740

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
63.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 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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