Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) C-
Fountain View Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Minuti Coffee
Coffee Shop
NU Ice & Drinks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Mill
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Merchant
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Coffee & Tea Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dolce & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Honduras Maya Cafe & Bar
Coffee Shop
Cedar St. Cafe
Coffee Shop
Signature Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Spotlight Karaoke
Nightclub
Treasures
Nightclub
The George Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wildfish Theatre
Theatre Arts
BeyRoot Lebanese Lounge
Nightclub
IPIC Houston
Cinema
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
Attraction
Houston Improv
Theatre Arts
Edwards Houston Marq*E Stadium 23 & IMAX
Cinema
Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX
Cinema
TX America Cinemas
Cinema
Reggie Grob Stadium
Stadium
Arena Theatre
Theatre Arts
Eastern Glades
Attraction
Cinemark Memorial City
Cinema
Copper Statue
Attraction
Virtuosi of Houston
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (76) A+
Ron's Pub and White Horse Inn
Bar
Fountainview Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
TCBY
Sweets
Southwell's Hamburger Grill
Fast Food
Torchy's Tacos
Fast Food
La Madeleine
Fast Food
Liquor Source
Alcohol
Snap Kitchen
Fast Food
Zoës Kitchen
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Kolache Factory
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Great American Cookies
Fast Food
Bullritos
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Richard’s Liquor And Fine Wines
Alcohol
House of Pies
Sweets
Becks Prime
Fast Food
Slick Willies Family Pool Hall
Bar
Galleria Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Jame's Liquors and Fine Wines
Alcohol
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Russo’s New York Pizzeria
Fast Food
Shipley Do-Nuts
Fast Food
Fitness (5) B
The Exercise Coach
Gym
DEFINE body & mind
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Revolution Studio
Gym
Equinox
Gym
The Core
Gym
Chinese Baptist Church
Community Centre
Hanks Gym
Gym
Baker-Ripley Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
TITLE Boxing Club Houston Westheimer
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Vietnamese Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
River Oaks Community Center
Community Centre
Trini Mendenhall Community Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
The Rivare
Community Centre
Christian Community Service Center
Community Centre
Bayland Community Center
Community Centre
Soul Tribes Yoga
Gym
West University Community Building and Senior Center
Community Centre
Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) A+
Rice Epicurean Market
Grocery Store
San Felipe H-E-B
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
French Riviera Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Randalls
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Crave Cupcakes
Bakery
Keemat Grocers
Grocery Store
India Mart
Grocery Store
Al-Aqsa Halal Meat
Butcher
Hot Breads
Bakery
Cedars Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Central Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Fiesta
Grocery Store
World Catering Bakery
Bakery
Randalls
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Simply Halal
Grocery Store
Randalls
Grocery Store
Parks (28) B
Woodway Square Park
Park
Second Baptist High School Ballpark
Park
Tanglewood Park
Park
Grady Park
Park
Tanglewood Boulevard Esplanade
Park
Briarbend Park
Park
Spark Park
Playground
Anderson Park
Park
Hunters Creek Mini Park
Park
Flag Tree Pocket Park
Park
Briarmeadow Park
Park
Post Oak Central Park
Park
Four Oaks Place
Park
Carol Tree Pocket Park
Park
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Park
Post Oak Park
Park
Post Oak Park
Park
Penwell Tower Park
Park
Amegy Tower Park
Park
Post Oak Park East
Park
Kettering Park
Park
Junior League Park and walking Trail
Park
Wiess Park
Park
Burnett-Bayland Park
Park
Danny Jackson Dog Park
Park
Shops (150) A+
Fountainview Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Sweet Moment Nail & Pedi Spa
Beauty
Briargrove Mart
Convenience Store
Swoon Apparel + Accessories
Clothing
ProOptix
Optician
Image District Face and Body
Beauty
Luxy Lashes and Skin
Beauty
SH Salon
Hairdresser
Posh Nails and Spa
Beauty
The Pretty Kitty
Beauty
Monkee's
Clothing
Nail'ori
Beauty
Super K
Convenience Store
Vanity Salon
Hairdresser
Hiatus Spa + Retreat
Beauty
Today’s Vision
Optician
Empress Nails
Beauty
Bird's Eye View Optometry
Optician
Natural Pawz
Pets
Bering's Hardware
Home Improvement
Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Bellagio Nail Design
Beauty
Roosters Men’s Grooming Center
Hairdresser
Vision Source
Optician
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Rice (A+)

2. Greater Heights (A+)

3. Medical (A+)

4. Galleria-Uptown (A+)

5. West University (B+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Galleria-Uptown.
Public Transit Stops (29)
Stops & Stations B+
Line 32
Bus Stop
Line 32
Bus Stop
Line 47
Bus Stop
Line 47
Bus Stop
Line 49
Bus Stop
Line 47
Bus Stop
Line 47
Bus Stop
San Felipe (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Ambassador (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Ambassador (Southbound)
Bus Stop
San Felipe (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Guilford (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Guilford (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Four Oaks (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Westheimer/Galleria (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Westheimer/Galleria (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Four Oaks (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Lines 20, 47
Bus Stop
West Alabama/Galleria
Bus Stop
Hillcroft Park & Ride
Bus Station
Uptown Park (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Uptown Park (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Richmond (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Richmond (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Line 39
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.3% C-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Far North (A+)

2. East End (A+)

3. Rice (A+)

4. Montrose (A+)

5. Rice Military (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Galleria-Uptown is 126/100 - which is 36% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Southwest (A+)

2. Pasadina (A+)

3. Northwest (A+)

4. Westchase (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

crime F

Galleria-Uptown crime rates are 7,083 per 100k, which is 159% higher than Texas
Property Crime
6,320 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
763 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. West University (B-)

2. Midtown (D+)

3. Far Northeast (D)

4. Greater Memorial (F)

5. Pasadina (F)

employment A+

The median income in Galleria-Uptown is $90,760 - which is 66% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$90,760 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Far Northeast (A+)

2. Montrose (A+)

3. Midtown (A+)

4. Medical (A)

5. West Houston (A)

health A-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Briargrove Smiles Dentistry
Dentist
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Tanglewood Dental
Dentist
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Doctor
Houston Methodist Emergency Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Art
Dentist
Coleman Dental
Dentist
DermaHealth
Doctor
Houston Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Houston Police Department - Richmond
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Houston Fire Department Station 28
Fire Station
Athré Facial Plastics
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Randalls Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cedra Pharmacy
Pharmacy
BLVD Dentistry and Orthodontics
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Uptown Park Dental
Dentist
Dental Bright
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
SignatureCare Emergency Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Downtown (A-)

2. Galleria-Uptown (A-)

3. Greater Heights (A-)

4. Medical (A-)

5. Midtown (A-)

housing A-

Galleria-Uptown home prices are $406,118 - which is 185% higher than Texas
Home Price
$406,118 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Greater Heights (A+)

2. Midtown (A+)

3. Far Northeast (A+)

4. Rice Military (A+)

5. Westchase (A+)

schools B

The Galleria-Uptown graduation rate is 90% - which is 16% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (12) F
Briargrove El
T H Rogers School
Memorial Lutheran School
Al-Hadi School Of Accelerative Learning
Second Baptist School
The Crossroads School
Tanglewood Middle
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
School At St George Place
St Michael Catholic School - Houston
The Kinkaid School
Mark White El
Pilgrim Academy
Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Charter School
Academic Behavior School West
St Francis Episcopal School
Draw Academy
Draw Academy Upper El
Discovery Middle
Elevate Collegiate
Montessori Learning Cottage
Briarmeadow Charter
Memorial Drive El
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle
High Schools (7) B-
T H Rogers School
Al-Hadi School Of Accelerative Learning
Second Baptist School
The Crossroads School
The Kinkaid School
Liberty H S
Wisdom H S
St Michael'S Learning Academy
Empowerment H S
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton
Burnett-Bayland Rehabilitation Center
Challenge Early College H S
Excel Academy Education Transition Center
Discipline Alternative Education Program
Harris Co J J A E P
Episcopal High School
Spring Branch Middle
The Monarch School
Yes Prep - Gulfton
The Tenney School
The Post Oak School
Kipp Connect H S
The Awty International School
Long Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Midtown (A+)

2. West University (A+)

3. Rice (A+)

4. Greater Memorial (A+)

5. Montrose (A+)

ratings A+

Galleria-Uptown has an overall rating of 86% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Far Northeast (A+)

2. Greater Memorial (A+)

3. Westchase (A+)

4. West University (A+)

5. Montrose (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Galleria-Uptown, Houston, TX Area Guide

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Living in Galleria-Uptown, Houston, TX

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Galleria-Uptown Area Facts

  • Galleria-Uptown has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Galleria-Uptown crime rates are 24% higher than the Houston average
  • Cost of living in Galleria-Uptown is 25% higher than the Houston average

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The Galleria-Uptown Area Is One Of Houstons Best Kept Secret 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2014) I lived in the Galleria-Uptown Houston area from February 2007 to July 2009. Both the neighborhood and surrounding areas were considered upscale communities. Both residential and commercial real estate were high valued property. The area was culturally diverse and that was a str ...Read More ong point for me deciding to live in this area. The Galleria-Uptown area of Houston consisted of a square radius. Most of the housing was in the center of the area. There was a lot of upscale shopping from Prada to Hermes. The Galleria Mall was one of he most prestigious malls in the Houston area. There was a Westin Hotel in that Mall which made it a must visit for tourists. Being from California, I was not use humid weather. However, I was warm year round with flash floods every now and then. My last year there, I experienced a hurricane and that was the most frightening experience I ever went through. Because of where the Galleria-Uptown area is located, it is not common for a hurricane to come that far inland. When there are storm alerts along the coastal cities, Houston becomes very congested from those who are trying to escape the storm.

There was such a variety of occupations that were held by both the locals and some from abroad. The Oil & Gas Industry was at the top of the list in regards to revenue and Health Care was next on the list. We must not forget the merging real estate market in the Galleria area. There is an extreme amount of underdeveloped land which generates a lot of money for the community and those with ties to this industry. Real Estate Developers, Appraisers, Real Estate Agents, and Mortgage Brokers continue to work on expansion with a return of billions of dollars. The employment rate is very low compared to the rest of the world because of the millions of jobs available to keep the prominent industries running.

Basic living expenses are extremely low due to the price of everything. Gasoline is usually $1.00 less per gallon and food prices are more reasonable than it is in other parts of the country. The only thing that is priced higher than many parts of the country is property tax. However, it is not something that many complain about because a large portion of it goes to the schools. From elementary to the community college level, the school system is great. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Galleria-Uptown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Woodway Square Park
      Second Baptist High School Ballpark
      Tanglewood Park
      Grady Park
      Tanglewood Boulevard Esplanade
      Briarbend Park
      Spark Park
      Anderson Park

      Entertainment

      Spotlight Karaoke
      Treasures
      The George Theatre
      Wildfish Theatre
      BeyRoot Lebanese Lounge
      IPIC Houston
      Memorial Villages Farmers Market
      Houston Improv

      Food & Drink

      Ron's Pub and White Horse Inn
      Fountainview Wine & Spirits
      TCBY
      Southwell's Hamburger Grill
      Torchy's Tacos
      La Madeleine
      Liquor Source
      Snap Kitchen

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Galleria-Uptown? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Galleria-Uptown.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Galleria-Uptown? The cost of living in Galleria-Uptown is 126/100 - which is 36% higher than Texas.
      Galleria-Uptown
      126

      26% more expensive than average

      Houston
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Galleria-Uptown? Galleria-Uptown crime rates are 7,083, which are 159% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      7,083 per 100k people

      205% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      205% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Galleria-Uptown? The median income in Galleria-Uptown is $90,760 which is 66% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $90,76064% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $67,164125% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Galleria-Uptown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cornerstone Hospital Houston – Bellaire
      Plaza Specialty Hospital
      Texas Heart Institute - Denton A. Cooley Building
      Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire
      Westbridge Recovery Center, Inc
      Spring Cypress Modern Dentistry
      Genesis Medical Group - Tomball
      SteadFast Primary Care

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Bayou City Dermatology
      K & N Pediatric Therapy Centers
      Clear Lake Foot & Ankle Specialist
      Texas Children's Health Center Clear Lake
      Texas Cardiology Associates of Houston
      MedSpring Urgent Care of Kingwood
      Night Light Pediatric Urgent Care
      North Cypress Physicians Center - Fairfield Plaza

      A- Housing

      What are Galleria-Uptown home prices? Galleria-Uptown home prices are $406,118 - which is 185% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $406,118120% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,11117% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      46% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Galleria-Uptown have good schools? The Galleria-Uptown graduation rate is 90% - which is 16% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Galleria-Uptown a good place to live? Galleria-Uptown has an overall rating of 86% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      7 total surveys

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