West Houston Newcomer Guide

Stretching from the beautiful prairie lands of Katy, Texas through Spring Branch - Memorial, into Uptown and the Inner-loop area, then Downtown Houston, the West Houston Newcomer Guide has something for everyone. This area is home to excellent schools, fabulous shopping, and dynamic business opportunities. Spring Branch, known as “The Heart of Houston,” is one of the best kept secrets in the city.  The Westchase District is another distinct area of West Houston where a number of restaurants, shopping centers, and office buildings are clustered. West Houston is also home to the Energy Corridor and major corporations including BP, Exxon/Mobil, Shell, CITGO and Conoco/Phillips all have offices in this area.

The West Houston Newcomer & Relocation Guide contains hard facts about neighborhoods & communities, housing options, relocation information, finance & mortgage, education, health care, employment & business and entertainment/recreation. Housing options in West Houston range from some of the most exclusive addresses in the city to beautiful master-planned communities to family-oriented neighborhoods, and historic district close to Downtown. Memorial, Katy, and the Galleria area are highlighted in the West Houston Newcomer Guide.  Click here to order a free West Houston newcomer guide.

Houston has some of the finest public and private schools, and many are located in West Houston.  Katy ISD, Houston ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD and Spring Branch ISD are some of the larger school districts located in West Houston. Private schools are an option parents can choose that provide a wealth of specialized programs designed to meet every student’s needs, develop solid, basic skills, and cultivate individual interests and abilities.

Click on the categories in the left column to learn more about Real Estate, Education, Finance and Mortgages, Health Care, Relocation Information, Entertainment, Business and Employment and more!