Westbranch provides Houston homebuyers with an active neighborhood in a convenient location in the city. Located along Beltway 8 and near Interstate 10, which makes the commute downtown or to the Energy Corridor for work easy. On top of its location, Westbranch offers multiple green spaces that help anchor community gatherings, including the pool at the Westbranch Recreation Center. “I know it is cliche, but the location is just really tough to beat,” says Quinn Luong, a former neighborhood resident and sales associate with Coldwell Banker Realty. “It has effortless access to I-10 and Beltway 8, and it's just an easy five-minute drive to CityCentre. The neighborhood has a fairly affordable homeowners association that plans community events, like the annual Easter Egg Hunt.”
Westbranch offers beautiful greenery to the residents of the area.
Westbranch signage
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Variety of architectural styles in Westbranch
Wide streets are donned with whitewashed sidewalks and shaded by palmetto palms and magnolias. The community was originally built in the 1970s but saw additional construction in the 1990s. While development has stopped on the residential side, commercial developments have been springing up more recently. Buyers can choose brick ranch homes with two-car garages, split-levels with hipped roofs, Craftsman-bungalows, or Colonial Revivals on average-sized lots with fenced-in yards. Prices from $155,000 to $393,000 based on condition and size. “Houses fly off the market like hotcakes when things go for sale here because it is not very often that they do. The housing inventory is older, and not much real estate development has happened here,” Luong says. It's home to multiple places of worship, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Colonial revival is a very popular architecture style within Westbranch.
Single-story brick houses are found throughout Westbranch.
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Going to school in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Westbranch is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, which gets an A on Niche and serves nearly 120,000 kids yearly. Students attend Kirk Elementary and Truitt Middle, which get a B and a B-plus, respectively. Cypress Ridge High School receives an A-minus and offers an Air Force JROTC Program. The program includes courses in Aerospace Science, health and wellness and leadership.
Kirk Elementary School helps students achieve their dreams in Westbranch.
Cypress Ridge High fosters a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere in Westbranch.
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Community parks and the Westbranch Recreation Center
Independence Park is located on Clara Road and offers a community green space featuring a playground, soccer field, and covered basketball courts. The vast space provides several picnic tables and seating areas for a nice day outside. Locals can cool off in the water, take on one of the two water slides or frolic in the splash fountain at the Westbranch Recreation Center. The recreation center features an adjoining green space with a covered picnic shelter and multiple hard-surfaced tennis courts. Houston has planned 1,800 miles of dedicated bike lanes in the Houston Bike Plan Network. Cyclists can pick up some of these routes along Kempwood Drive, which leads all the way downtown, or hit the trail west on Clay Road and pedal through the scenic views of Addicks Reservoir and onto the trail system at Bear Creek Pioneers Park.
Local children enjoy the pool and slides at the Westbranch Recreation Center.
Locals of Westbranch enjoy practicing soccer on the publicly accessible fields.
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CityCentre and local restaurants
"West Branch is minutes from everything," says Christopher Phan, a Realtor and the founder of Truss Real Estate, who has sold homes in the area. "It is a chance to live in an established neighborhood in an area that has seen commercial development." Opening in 2009, CityCentre is less than 5 miles south of Westbranch. The 50-acre mixed-use development offers retail, restaurants, entertainment, a fitness facility, office space, and residential developments. The mall combines upscale fashion stores like Free People with restaurants like North Italia, known for its pasta dishes, and entertainment options like the Studio Movie Grill. Residents can grab groceries at the H-E-B or Aldi along Gessner Road, a little closer to home. Lunch at Sam's has been serving Cajun seafood and burgers since 1956, but it is only open until 3 p.m.
DaddyO's Pizza in Westbranch offers residents deliciously authentic New York Style pizza.
City Centre near Westbranch is an upscale retail center with premium dining.
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Metro buses and major interstate highways
The city of Houston operates the Metro bus and rail line for city residents. While the rail line does not reach Westbranch, those needing public transportation can take the No. 46 Gessner line, which runs along Gessner Road on the neighborhood's east side. The neighborhood is bordered by Beltway 8, also known as the Sam Houston Tollway and encircles the entire city. Houston has two International Airports, and the George Bush International Airport is about 25 miles northeast along the Sam Houston Tollway. Residents can also get downtown by heading south and jumping on Interstate 10, which leads east to the I-610 Loop. Westbtranch is a little more than 5 miles north of the Meridian Hospital, a nearly 1,000-bed hospital that has been serving the city for almost 100 years.
Westbranch Homeowners Association
Many homeowners are part of the Westbranch Homeowners Association, which regulates aesthetic changes while bringing the community together. The group is active on Facebook, where they name the Westbranch Yard of the Month and plan community events. The Westbranch Recreation Center is usually the hub for events, from their Easter Egg Hunt to pictures with Santa in December.
Some Westbranch locals enjoy working outside when the weather is cooler.
Colonial revival is a very popular architecture style within Westbranch.
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Living in Houston
Living in Houston poses some severe weather threats annually. Over the last decade, the city has seen flooding, hurricanes, tornados, extreme heat and ice storms. However, Westbranch is one of the few Harris County neighborhoods not on the county’s floodplain, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends all Texas homeowners purchase flood insurance.
Residents of Westbranch can relax after a long day of work under the shaded benches of.
Vibrant flowers blossom year around in the Westbranch neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Agnes Moffitt Park
Freshmeadow Park
R. L. and Cora Johnson Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Independence Park
Basketball
Soccer
Playground
Campbell Woods Park
Playground
Carolyn H. Wolff Park
Trails
Bane Park
Westbranch Recreation Center
Transit
Airport
George Bush Intcntl/Houston
30 min drive
Bus
Clay Rd & Sam Houston Pkwy
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Westway Park Blvd & Capital Park Dr
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Gessner Rd & Clay Rd
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Sam Houston Pkwy & Capital Park Dr
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Capital Park Way & Westway Park Bl*
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Gessner Rd & Genard Rd Mb2
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Westway Park Blvd & Clay Rd
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.614 Reviews
4.0Niche User
7/22/2014Niche Review
People who drive cars respect the speed limit. They are aware of the safety of others and themselves.
4.0Niche User
9/30/2015Niche Review
I love being from Houston and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Traffic is the main problem and crime in my area is also a problem. However, I never get bored of my city and I enjoy the view of our downtown skyline every day.
4.0Niche User
7/22/2014Niche Review
People are kept up to date. They have plenty of time to move or get the materials that are needed. Even though there is not much that happens just the usual rain.
4.0Niche User
7/22/2014Niche Review
The is a gym that is located five minutes or less near the community. People also have the option to exercise around the area in the fresh air.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westbranch
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westbranch, Houston sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Westbranch, Houston over the last 12 months is $255,665, down 8% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,063
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,230
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,837
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
% Population in Labor Force
62.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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