East of trendy Houston Heights and 4 miles north of Downtown Houston is Northside Village, or "Northside," as neighbors call it. This historically Latino community was founded near the now-defunct Hardy Rail Yards in the 1880s when suburbs were still a new idea in Houston. Development declined after World War II but took off again after Northside was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. Northside's population of 25,000 is expanding, but it still has a small-town feeling. "There's a bit of gentrification going on in the area. You're starting to see the big townhomes being built next to old little homes," says Natalie Beasley, the administrative assistant at Northside's Waldorf-inspired Bayou Village School. "The neighborhood still feels the same as it did when we first came here," she adds. "People are very kind, and everyone walks around; the kids always wave to everyone from the playground."
Northside Village sits just south of downtown Houston
You'll see modern townhomes cropping up all around the Northside Village neighborhood.
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Making room for artists at Hardy Yards Apartments
Some of Northside's bungalows and craftsmans settle on small lots just steps from community centers. As Houston's population swells, many are being completely remodeled from the inside out, and as Beasley suggests, there's been a rise in modern-style housing developments. The new mixed-used Hardy Yards Apartments is a redevelopment of the now-defunct Hardy Rail Yards, which now holds a thriving art community with lofts and rental boutique spaces for artisans. A 1940s 2,000 square foot craftsman in a prime location might go for around $530,000 whereas the average sale price for a home in Northside is around $390,000.
Original craftsman style homes are found throughout the Northside Village area.
In Northside Village, you'll find amazing opportunities to renovate your dream home.
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Bayou Village School offers Waldorf-inspired education
The Houston Independent School District serves Northside students. Some may attend Ketelsen Elementary School, Marshall Middle School and Northern High School. All of them earn C ratings from Niche. Houston ISD participates in school choice, meaning parents can elect to send their kids to magnet programs and charter schools within its ISD. The nonprofit Bayou Village School, serving toddler's through to sixth grade, is not a part of Houston's choice program, but it is working to make its offerings more accessible. "I think we supplied $90,000 to $70,000 dollars worth of financial aid in the past 2 years. We really try to raise as much money as we can to offer this to everyone," Beasley says.
Ketelsen Elementary School is a public school located in Houston.
Marshall Middle School in Houston is known for its commitment to academic excellence.
Northside High School serves the bright young adults of Northside Village.
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Taking the METRORail
Residents can use the METRORail line to travel throughout Houston, including downtown, with bus stops along Fulton Street, Hogan Street, and more. The area is also highly walkable. For trips near and far, William P. Hobby is 14 miles south via Interstate 69. Anytime locals want to drive, they have this highway just east, Interstate 45 just west, Interstate 610 to the north, and Interstate 10 to the south. North Houston Medical Plaza on North Freeway is six miles north via I-45 with a dental center, birthing center, lab facility and more.
Locals have easy access to the Metro in Northside Village.
Moody Park has plenty of fields and open space for sports and play.
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Margaritas at Fiesta En Guadalajara
Arnold Brewing Company on Lyon's Avenue is the oldest craft brewery in Texas and thus responsible for them cropping up all over. Their beer garden is family-friendly, with a hedge maze kids can get lost in and their menu includes a wide selection of craft beers and food, from margarita pizza to Wagyu burgers and more. Tex-Mex restaurants flourish in Northside, including Fiesta En Guadalajara, known for its margaritas and Wednesday steak nights. There's a Fiesta Mart and Walgreens on Fulton Street for groceries and essentials. Riveroaks Shopping Center is 6 miles northwest along Interstate 45 with brands like Sephora and Barnes & Noble.
Patrons enjoy a drink at St. Arnolds Brewery in Northside Village.
Fiesta en Guadalajara is a popular spot in Northside Village to grab margaritas and Tex-Mex.
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Locals stay active in Northside
Pickleball is big in Houston and leagues meet up at the tennis court at Moody Park. Its community center also has a basketball court and a free weight room and parents can sign their kids up for its after-school program. There's a metro stop right outside the center, making trips convenient. The Little Whiteoak Bayou, which passes through Northside, is less used for swimming and fishing, and more so a popular hiking area. Hennessy Park is a popular place to play kickball.
A man practices his basketball skills on the courts at Moody Park in Northside Village.
Kids play a game of soccer on the fields at Moody Park in Northside Village.
The White Oak Greenway trail passes through Northside Village, popular for bikers and runners.
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Dance parties at White Oak Music Hall
White Oak Music Hall on North Main Street has two stages and an amphitheater where a wide-range of up and coming artists play, and a dance floor for dance parties. Arnold Brewing Company has hosted its annual two-day Oktoberfest since 2012 with live polka music and glass boot mugs full of ale.
Concert goers wait to get into the White Oak Music Hall in Northside Village.
St Arnolds Brewery is a popular destination for Houstonians and is located in Northside Village.
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Parks in this Area
Hennessy Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Moody Park
Baseball/Softball
Pool
Soccer
Castillo Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Burnett Street Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Irvington Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Avenue Place Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
William P Hobby
28 min drive
Subway
Lindale Park
Subway
Cavalcade
Subway
Moody Park
Subway
Fulton / North Central
Subway
Quitman / Near Northside
Subway
Burnett Transit Center/Casa De Amigos
Bus
Irvington Blvd & Cavalcade St
Bus
Irvington Blvd & Alber St
Bus
Irvington Blvd & Patton St
Bus
Jensen Dr & Lee St
Bus
Hardy St & Lorraine St
Bus
Lyons Ave & Hardy St
Bus
Burnett Transit Center
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northside Village
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northside Village, Houston sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Northside Village, Houston over the last 12 months is $354,588, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
19,865
Median Age
37
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,515
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,975
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
% Population in Labor Force
65%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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