Montrose & Museum District

Welcome to Montrose

Montrose, Midtown, the Museum District, The Texas Medical Center and Herman Park are neighboring areas inside the 610 loop and only a few miles form downtown Houston.

Montrose has a bohemian feel and has become increasingly gentrified over the years. Million dollar, older homes are being renovated and preserved but new townhomes are also popping up, taking advantage of a location close to key work hubs.

A beautiful tree filled area, it comes with character and a rich history.

SEARCH TIPS

Zip 77006 covers much of Montrose but the zip and neighborhood boundaries are different.

Try also searching under Market Area "Montrose"

HISTORY

Montrose was first established in 1911. In the 1960's and 70's it became a center for counter culture movement. It also became a popular place in Houston for the LGBT community. Given its prime real estate location, the area has seen significant redevelopment but the bohemian feel is still very strong and is what makes Montrose a unique and special place.

POPULATION, LOCATION AND COMMUTE

Around 45,000 people call Montrose home.

It has a prime location in Neartown Houston which is a few short miles west of downtown Houston so the commute into Downtown is minutes. The Texas Medical Center is close by and a short 5-15 minute commute. The Galleria is around a 15 minute commute. Freeways are a little further with 59 to the south and 45 to the East.

AMENITIES

The theatre and entertainment District of Downtown Houston is very close. From parts of Montrose you can walk to world class museums including the Menil Collection, Houston Zoo, Museum of Fine Art and Museum of Natural Science with the Museum District on the doorstep. Rice Village, a major shopping and dining hub, is close by as is Rice University and St Thomas University. There is a recent HEB grocery store on Dunlavy and a Whole Foods is on West Gray.

The Menil Collection. One of many wonderful museums in the area

HOME STYLES

You can find it all in Montrose from tiny cottages in various states of repair, to contemporary light filled townhomes to multi million dollar mansions. Custom home building and renovations are common. This is not a master planned community but residents love that uniqueness and that no two homes or streets are the same.

Mid rise and high rise apartments are popping up with increasing regularity.

A typical townhome in Montrose.

SCHOOLS

4 HISD elementary schools zone into Montrose and include Poe, MacGregor, Wharton and Wilson. Lanier and Gregory Lincoln are the two state middle schools and Lamar is the High. Carnegie Vanguard High school is commutable. Private/magnet schools nearby include the High School Performing and Visual Arts, AOS, Presbyterian, St Johns, St Thomas and ICW.

NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS

Museum District
Midtown
Downtown
Upper Kirby
Medical District
Braeswood
Rice
West University

HOME PRICES

With a mix of small cottages, some of which are in dis-repair, to multi million dollar homes, Montrose has every home style which can skew pricing averages. However the average home price is $650,000 with an average size of 1990 sf. Rentals vary but expect to pay in the 2's for a 2 bed apartment rental, upwards of 3k for a renovated cottage and upwards of 5k for a renovated, family size home.

Overview for Montrose & Museum District, TX

8,311 people live in Montrose & Museum District, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $65,843. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,311

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$65,843

Average individual Income

Around Montrose & Museum District, TX

There's plenty to do around Montrose & Museum District, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

72

Very Walkable

Walking Score

67

Bikeable

Bike Score

63

Good Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Suzie's Fusion Cuisine, FORM Lagree, and Bayou City Angler.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Suzie's Fusion Cuisine page on Yelp Search 2616 Blodgett St on Google Maps	Dining	0.87 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the FORM Lagree page on Yelp Search 2800 Kirby Dr on Google Maps	Active	2.5 miles	34 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bayou City Angler page on Yelp Search 3641 Westheimer Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.45 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sculpt U page on Yelp Search 1532 W Gray St on Google Maps	Active	2.51 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Feet2Fins page on Yelp	Active	2.37 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Love Dance HTX page on Yelp Search 2206 Edwards St on Google Maps	Active	3.51 miles	31 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Heidi Smith Hair page on Yelp Search 3400 Bissonnet on Google Maps	Beauty	2.77 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the West U Eyebrows & Beyond page on Yelp Search 3901 Bellaire Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.38 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the DLG Styles page on Yelp Search 3901 Bellaire Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.38 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Chantil's Hair Co. page on Yelp Search 2015 W Alabama St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.88 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Toni Dadoun Salon page on Yelp Search 2500 West Lp S on Google Maps	Beauty	4.7 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Angelo Makeup page on Yelp	Beauty	4.91 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ALX Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 2617 W Holcombe Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.35 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Elestial Spa page on Yelp Search 4707 Eigle St on Google Maps	Beauty	4 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rose Brow Lounge page on Yelp Search 4444 Richmond Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.01 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cult Hair Htx page on Yelp Search 1818 Washington Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.3 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair Stylist: Jonathan LUKE page on Yelp Search 4444 Richmond Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.01 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Moler Design Studio page on Yelp Search 3421 Audobon Pl on Google Maps	Beauty	1.44 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bonita threading salon page on Yelp Search 6910 Capitol St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.93 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Montrose & Museum District, TX

Population Households Employment

Montrose & Museum District has 4,202 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Montrose & Museum District do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,311 people call Montrose & Museum District home. The population density is 14,218.058 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,311

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35

Median Age

54.19 / 45.81%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

4,202

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$65,843

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Montrose & Museum District, TX

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The following schools are within or nearby Montrose & Museum District. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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