All propositions on the West U election passed except for the $15 million bond which called for funding the construction of a new community center library and green space in the city center With all Harris County voting centers reporting granting the City Council the authority to implement these changes immediately or at their discretion Community Impact will update this article as more election day vote totals are released All results are unofficial until canvassed Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide/election-results to see results from all local elections in your community There are so many great places to live in Houston that it helps to have an expert on your side The Neighborhood Guide presented by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty gives you insider access from the agents who live and work there providing in-the-know info about your possible new community The City of West University Place is a small town with a big heart West University Place has evolved into a neighborhood that continues to be one of the most loved areas in Houston has contributed to a consistent increase in property values Kasteena Parikh is genuinely passionate about West University Place and worked in real estate there for over 20 years As a proud Houston native and real estate expert her mission is to go above and beyond for her clients "The small-town feel and city services drew me to the area," she says "We have our own police and fire departments and green space make West University Place unique." Kasteena also notes that the location can't be beat She can drive to a Rockets game at the Toyota Center and go see Astros baseball at Minute Maid Park — all without getting on the freeway When Kasteena's not working and providing the best possible service to her clients you can find her trying new coffee shops and restaurants Her family loves taking their dog to Memorial Park and eating at Vibrant From exploring Houston's hidden gems to cheering on her favorite sports teams Kasteena shared a few more of her personal favorites about life in West University Place Where to eat & drink"Tiny's No "The food is delicious and it has relaxed vibe It's a beautiful place to catch up with family and friends Be sure you get a chocolate chip cookie!" The most popular coffee spot in West U is the walk-up coffee shop and bakery Milk and Cookies "I love their matcha with house-made almond milk," Kasteena says Another excellent coffee place is Cavo Coffee which specializes in siphon-made drinks and features a full range of coffee and espresso with beans roasted in-house or Vietnamese-style cold brew alongside a quiche or baked treats like chocolate croissants and apple tarts Cavo is perfect for relaxing with friends over coffee and electronic tunes The restaurant El Meson has served its signature Cuban cuisine in the Rice Village shopping district near Houston's Rice University for over four decades Chef Pedro's menu blends Spanish and Cuban influences and you'll often see him there talking with the guests "My husband and I love splitting the Tex-Mex dinner," Kasteena says Coppa Osteria blends food and lifestyle with craft cocktails and a rich wine list to complement its cuisine Popular dishes include Neapolitan-style pizzas ("I love the Coppa Pepperoni") and the signature spaghetti carbonara it's the ideal spot for an intimate evening with family and friends Sixty Vines brings together excellent food Known as "the winemaker's restaurant," it offers wine country-inspired cuisine with 60 wines on tap Enjoy a culinary adventure with dishes and pours tailored to your palate It's also another great spot to savor a delicious wood-fired pizza I was always excited to go to the 'railroad car' restaurant Goode Company Seafood," says Kasteena I get just as much joy bringing my own family and friends and food have remained wonderfully unchanged It pays homage to Mexican and Texan heritage cooking and the Gulf Coast region The menu is a well-honed list created with farm-forward ingredients culled from local producers enjoy outdoor dining on Maximo's pet-friendly covered patio a 35-seat space that elegantly reflects midcentury modern Mexican design "I love that they are now serving brunch daily," she says The Marquis II is the perfect spot to catch a game or enjoy happy hour with craft beers and specialty cocktails "I came here all the time in college," Kasteena says "The real draw was the famous Texas Tea The building was once a donut shop and later a gentlemen's club and is now proudly displayed on the wall." "This restaurant has one of the best hand rolls in Houston It's a beautiful atmosphere with a speakeasy bar Where to playBlack Swan offers donation-based yoga classes where you can drop in without signing up in advance "You simply donate whatever feels right Mōtiv Fitness is a community of eight women-owned fitness studios designed to celebrate and motivate clients as they achieve their personal fitness goals Mōtiv Fitness Studios serves people of all ages and skill levels and provides a welcoming environment for all Colonial Pool is a neighborhood favorite water park for toddlers and teens while a section for toddlers has water guns Colonial Park is adjacent to the pool and has shaded play areas Kasteena says another hidden gem in the community is the year-round heated pool at the West University Recreation Center Palace Social in Houston is a fun spot for family entertainment Avenue Fitness is a studio that offers personal training "I've been going to my amazing trainer even though I still try to come up with excuses not to go!" What to seeNear West University Place is Rice Village an eclectic mix of boutiques and award-winning restaurants — more than 300 restaurants in a 16-block area It has been one of Houston's oldest and best-loved shopping destinations since the 1930s head to Under the Volcano or The Big Easy for live music performances a bar and restaurant with over 30 years of history The Big Easy is a lively blues and zydeco club that offers blues several nights a week Their online music calendar makes choosing the perfect band for your night out simple Another favorite place is the Main Street Theater It's a nonprofit organization that offers stage performances and educational camps year-round and has been a staple of the community theater scene since 1975 And then just a quick bike ride from West U is Hermann Park named one of America's great public spaces by the American Planning Association Where to liveWest University Place is known for its diverse range of architectural styles "We have tree-lined streets with bungalows and an abundance of beautiful new and recent construction," Kasteena says and French-designed homes 'end harmoniously' in the neighborhood." Kasteena has represented multiple award-winning builders Kasteena was fortunate to represent NFL player Randall Cobb when he sold his West University residence at 2615 Barbara Lane "This customized home was featured in Architectural Digest and built by Covington Builders," she says "It is an excellent example of a home on an expansive lot with a stunning indoor-outdoor living space and a large first-floor guest suite that can serve as a multi-use space." The home is just blocks from Rice Village and has an elegant timeless white brick façade with a modern flair "Kasteena was very professional and provided me with all the necessary information we needed to make the best choices," says Cobb "She was responsive and communicated with me through every showing until the closing Kasteeena Parikh works and plays in West University Place. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here, email kasteena.parikh@sothebys.realty Photo courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty The area is known for its diverse range of architectural styles One Houston-area city took the top slot on a new list of "the 100 Best Places to Live in 2025." The list — from relocation marketing platform Livability.com — put Sugar Land at No 3 for its appealing size and affordability The list was restricted to small and mid-size cities with populations between 75,000-500,000 residents And it also considered only cities with a median home value of $500,000 or less They considered factors such as average rent and home prices relative to income to keep their list centered around affordability And while Sugar Land did come in at No. 3, the site specifies that the list is not a numbered ranking but one where users are encouraged to create their own ranking based on personal priorities Sugar Land earned the third highest score out of all the cities on the report with a LivScore totaling 854 out of 1,000 possible points with a population of more than 118,000 residents and a median household income that's well into the six-figures Homeowners have median home values of $402,094 "The city is known for being one of the more affluent and rapidly growing master-planned communities in Texas, and the area saw a huge population boom in the late ’90s that has continued to grow," a profile says Sugar Land has 27 city parks that include 35 miles of trails.sugarlandtx.gov/ Sugar Land ranked the highest for its health (89) The report said it's a "business-friendly" city bolstered by its residents' entrepreneurial spirit when it comes to biotech Livability also praises Sugar Land's lively art scene, safe neighborhoods including the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land which features a unique saltwater aquarium and the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center with various interactive and engaging exhibits," the profile says the Triple-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Houston Astros." Seven other Texas cities were also included in the list of best places to live in the U.S.: Flower Mound (875 points) The top 10 cities that earned the most points on Livability's list are: West University Place voters elected their next mayor and the next four City Council members who will serve for two-year terms West University Place residents casted their ballots early at the city’s municipal building from April 22-29 library and green space.The $15.07 million bond on the ballot is broken into two parts paid over 30 years next year’s tax rate will increase by an undetermined amount Kalka also said no additional funding has been approved for the master plan Proposition D would also add green space and parking city officials said no further action has been taken for Phases 3 and 4 which include City Hall and public safety building renovations Four open seats on City Council are also up for vote. The mayor and council members will serve for two-year terms. More information on the seven candidates running for City Council can be found here: Community Impact questionnaire West University council members serve two-year terms House of Core West U advertises state-of-the-art equipment Kevin joined Community Impact as the Inner-Loop Government Reporter in 2024 He covers government issues affecting Houston Kevin interned at publications such as The Texas Tribune and Fort Worth Report He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in May 2024 majoring in journalism with a minor in health communications playing video games and watching new shows West University Place residents can cast their early voting ballot at the city’s municipal building located at 3800 University Blvd. Voters in West University Place can participate in early voting for the May 3 election starting April 22 through April 29 Kalka also said no additional funding has been approved for the master plan.Meet the candidatesFour open seats on City Council are also up for vote The mayor and council members will serve for two-year terms The names of candidates running for the four City Council positions include: Incumbent Mayor Susan Sample is running unopposed. More information on the seven candidates running for City Council can be found here: Community Impact questionnaire The next general election for the City of West University Place will be May 3 where residents will be voting for their next mayor and four council member positions West University Place officials made significant changes in the city in 2024 The six options for the civic center include: two years after Hurricane Harvey flooded 116 West U homes city officials completed a drainage modeling study that found existing conditions in the majority of the city had limited drainage capacity Various parts of the drainage system could not maintain what is needed for a rainfall that occurs once every two years on average The results prompted city leaders to seek improvements.The projects include: West University Place City Council adopted the ordinance amendment at the April 28 meeting allowing for animals in the parks at approved educational and recreational events The West University Library is used by residents of all ages for activities such as reading Cassandra joined Community Impact in November 2022 as a local education reporter for Montgomery County She transitioned to a city hall and government reporter position to cover the city of Houston in March 2024 She became editor of the Inner-Loop papers in October 2024 she previously served as a general reporter for The Port Arthur News and spent time as a freelance travel writer A $2.4 million West University Place project includes updating water lines from the Milton Street water plant to Mercer Street members of the West University Place City Council approved a budget and tax rates for the 2025 fiscal year at a Sept 23 meeting with plans to keep a close eye on competitive law enforcement pay over the coming year Shawn is an editor for Houston's Inner Loop editions including in the Heights-River Oaks-Montrose and Bellaire-Meyerland-West University communities He has been with Community Impact for more than 11 years previously serving as editor for the company's Cy-Fair edition His past work has covered a variety of topics including the 2018 Harris County flood-control bond referendum the lack of affordable housing in Houston and the city's efforts to diversify its transportation options West University council members approved James Novak as fire chief West University Place City Council members emphasized the need to keep the wastewater treatment plant improvement project on schedule and within budget One of the city's water storage tanks is located by the former site of the public work's building Editor's Note: Story reflects updated Phase 1 services.West University Place’s wastewater treatment facility will undergo various upgrades and service enhancements after council members authorized funding to advance Phase 1 improvement projects.What you need to knowAccording to agenda documents funding upgrades will go to services including: How we got hereConstruction on the wastewater treatment plant was originally anticipated to begin in 2024 after the design phase was completed; however, delays occurred during the bidding process, as previously reported by Community Impact West University residents packed the city hall council chambers Jan 28 to express their concerns or support for the city's master plan projects The council will still need to adopt an ordinance officially calling the bond election between Feb 3 and 14 after receiving feedback from the Attorney General's office City officials said residents will then get to see the exact proposition language and dollar amounts E-bikes are bicycles equipped with pedals and an electric motor West University Place City Council instructed the parks and recreation staff on April 14 to revise the proposed amendment changes that would ban motorized electronic vehicles at city parks West University Place officials approved a 10-year CIP plan Feb West University Place officials discussed alternatives to projects listed in the Facilities Master Plan during a Nov The Kebab Shop opened a new location in West University Place in September Asia joined Community Impact in February 2022 She studied journalism and creative writing at Missouri State University Asia was a reporter for the Seattle Medium one of the city's eldest African American publications West University Place council members Nov. 11 discussed alternative options to phases 2 through 4 of the Facilities Master Plan, which includes the construction of a new city hall, fire station and civic center.The setupCity council originally approved the master plan in 2022 Option B: Renovating and rebuilding the public safety building Design plans for a new civic center area that could include a newly constructed library community center and senior center within West University Place are still in flux as members of the West University Place City Council hashed out their priorities for the project during a regular meeting Oct West University Place officials said the $4.5 million dollar property purchase will support future storm drainage improvements The city completed its East Side Paving and Drainage Improvement Project West U pets are one step closer to being allowed at approved events within city parks bird sanctuary visits and educational zoo programs—all animal related activities that would allow West University Place pets on parks playgrounds and park facilities—are one step closer to being approved at city events after City Council looks to adopt a parks and recreation ordinance amendment West University Place City Council approved the motion unanimously on its first reading April 14. However, ordinance changes in West U require two readings with City Council, among other requirements before an ordinance can take effect, according to Texas’ local government code.Council member Shannon Carroll said the decision was a great idea for pet owners “I think we have a lot of residents who consider their puppies and their pets to be like their kids and this gives them an opportunity to bring them out and feel like they are part of the community,” Carroll said Adding certain exceptions to the animals in park rules comes after months of discussion between parks and recreation staff and board members. The members discussed allowing animals in the city’s parks for educational and recreational programming, according to agenda documents Parks and Recreation Director Susan White said all pet-related activities would follow safety standards with staff the city’s animal control department and police department to establish proper protocols “We would have signage both in the brochure and also on the event side saying there’s pets and animals in the area,” White said The ordinance’s proposed language states: “Animals will be allowed to accompany a person during a city-sponsored parks and recreation directory designated event but only at the location and for the time of the event The type of animal allowed will be indicated as part of the event.” The areas indicated for animal/pet exceptions according to the proposed amended ordinance language include: West University officials hosted a town hall Nov 12 to gather feedback regarding the civic center project in the master facilities plan that includes redesigning the community building One of the spectacular homes on a West U Home Tour in West University Place A new household income study by GoBankingRates has revealed America's wealthy are turning away from well known large cities like Los Angeles or New York City in favor of smaller suburbs – like West University Place and Bellaire in Houston – which were listed among the wealthiest American suburbs in 2024 West University Place came out on top as the No boasting the third-highest average household income out of all 50 cities in the report household makes an average income of $403,845 a year and the typical home in the suburb is valued at over $1.6 million West U. also celebrated its centennial anniversary earlier this year, hosting a festival in May and publishing special coffee table book to commemorate the city's history. Read CultureMap columnist and West U. resident Ken Hoffman's thoughts on the city here a casual restaurant from the owners of Adair Kitchen According to The Evelyn's Park Conservancy the park was originally home to the first business in Bellaire local philanthropists Jerry and Maury Rubenstein acted to preserve the land for the city "The pair purchased and gifted the five-acre site to the city of Bellaire, under simple conditions: that it be used as parkland and that it be named in honor of their mother, Evelyn, a longtime Bellaire resident and philanthropist who shared the Teas’ love for the outdoors and the simple things that make it beautiful," the park conservancy website says wasn't the only Texas suburb to earn a spot in the top 10 and Southlake (located between Dallas and Fort Worth) ranked outside the top 10 as No The report found the average household in University Park makes $381,235 a year and the typical home is worth more than $2.3 million the average household income amounts to more than $360,000 a year and the average house is valued at over $1.24 million The top 10 wealthiest suburbs in America are: GoBankingRates examined all cities in the U.S with a minimum of 5,000 households and ranked them based on the highest average household income The report provided additional details like which metropolitan area the cities are in plus each city's typical home value in 2024 The full report and its methodology can be found on gobankingrates.com Local and state leaders shared updated plans this month on a first-of-its-kind structure that uses art to generate solar energy Slated to be located at Mason Park in Houston’s East End the new "Arch of Time" is a freestanding sundial art installation that will generate 400,000 kilowatt-hours of power per year using 60,000 solar photovoltaic cells on its south-facing exterior The project will be part of a larger pavilion at the park and is being led by the renewable energy organization Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) Architect Riccardo Mariano will design the space It will be funded by donations and cost $20 million The project, originally known as "Arco del Tiempo," was announced in 2023 the city shared the installation would be installed at Guadalupe Plaza Park in 2024 The project's latest update was announced during Houston City Hall’s Earth Day 2025 where organizers described it as "a monument to Houston's past and future leadership as the energy capital of the world." The 100-foot structure will also serve as a 25,000-square-foot shaded area, or microclimate, during hot days. It will also feature a stage performance space and a power hub for emergencies. Due to the artwork's north opening and south narrowing, it is also expected to help channel the breezes, according to LAGI. The organization says it is also expected to generate enough power to fuel all of Mason Park perhaps become the first major park in the country that is powered entirely by the sun,” Houston City Council Member Joaquin Martinez said at the news conference Former Houston Park and Recreation director Joe Turner selected the East End park as the location of the arch and believes it could be used as a STEM tool for students “All the STEM education that can come from the way we use the solar collectors, the way it has a water collection system that's going to collect the runoff water, there's so much we can do to teach kids STEM,” said in a Houston Park and Recreation Department video The project is about two years away from being completed LAGI says the Arch of Time will be the “first public art project of its scale to stand as a net-positive contribution to a sustainable climate.” This story originally appeared on our sister site, EnergyCapitalHTX The shifting concrete pavers at Buffalo Speedway and Sunset Boulevard have created a safety issue for pedestrians crossing the intersections in West U improving the drainage system and creating visual enhancements for the entrances at four major intersections between Bissonnet Street and Holcombe Boulevard.The entire TxDOT project included creating 13 crosswalks and installing three West U logos in the center of those intersections.However West U officials said several of the newly placed concrete pavers at the intersections started shifting posing safety hazards for pedestrians using the crosswalks at four locations Parlor Doughnut serves layered donuts with flavors including bourbon caramel strawberry shortcake and raspberry pistachio The doughnut shop serves layered donuts with multiple flavors, including bourbon caramel, strawberry shortcake and raspberry pistachio. Doughnuts also come in vegan, gluten free and keto options, according to the shop’s website Coffee and breakfast items are also available such as avocado toast and breakfast tacos West University Place City Council and city staff met July 22 to discuss the city’s 2025-29 capital improvement plan West University Place City Council members and staff continued discussions regarding the city’s 2025-29 Capital Improvement Plan at the July 22 council meeting including talks about debt-funded projects and their potential impact on tax rates.The takeawayWhile the plan and funding strategy are still in planning stages city officials indicated they will continue discussions in the coming months as they work on completing the 2024-25 fiscal year budget in September Finance Director Marie Kalka went over funding sources timelines and estimated costs for upcoming public improvement projects in the next five years.By the numbersThe six project categories and their estimated project costs for 2025-29 include: 10 to call a $15 million bond election in May West University council members voted 3-0 to call a May bond election regarding several projects previously listed in the Facilities Master Plan.The vote took place during the Feb 10 city council session with council member John Montgomery abstaining from the vote and council member Shannon Carroll absent The bond will include only one proposition worth a total of approximately $15 million The proposition includes construction of a new community building senior center and library.Mayor Susan Sample and council members Clay Brett and Matt Hart voted in favor of calling the bond election with the sole item the original plan brought forth by city staff Monday night included three propositions All four council positions and the mayor’s seat are up for election this May as well The final day to file to run for election is Feb A pedestrian in West University Place walks across the street along University Boulevard New pedestrian signage was installed across West University Place’s frequently used intersections aimed at enhancing pedestrian visibility and safety.The overviewThroughout February West U Public Works crews and contractors installed signage at the following locations: The source of funding for the street and sidewalk projects include general obligation debt as well as funding from the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County and grants West University Place officials are working on finalizing the fiscal year 2024-25 budget ®PAPERCITY ©2025 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap West University Place has been named the best Texas city to live in Tinys Milk and Cookies is known for its fluffy chocolate chip wonders When it comes to the best of the best in Texas Houston’s powerhouse city-within-a-city — a cozy collective of top-notch elementary schools intense Little League and major money — is No West University Place has been named Texas’ Best City to Live in by national outlet 24/7 Wall Street as part of the publication’s Best City to Live in Every State rankings This comes after the respected finance site bestowed a series of impressive accolades on West University over the last few years, including the title of the Richest City in Texas and last year’s even more lofty  — the Best Place to Live in America It’s no wonder West University is the top place to dwell in the Lone Star State if it was goals for the entire country last year Wall Street 24/7 backed up its extensive analysis with some compelling stats about the coveted neighborhood West University has a robust yet exclusive population of 15 with a five-year population growth of four percent Its median household income of almost $221,000 per year is nearly four times the income of the average American household It only follows that the median home value in West U comes in at $917,800 goods and services in the city are roughly five percent less expensive than they are across the nation Residents can spend that extra dough on entertainment and culture in nearby Houston — though you don’t have to look far for fabulous fitness centers restaurants and bars within West University itself especially compared to the national average West U residents can also sleep safe at night knowing that the city’s violent crime rate is miniscule — just 64 incidents for every 100,000 people one of the lowest rates in the entire country The Go-To Event Calendar for Texas’ most glamorous parties & charitable events West University Place officials are considering using crossing guards at five frequently used intersections along Weslayan Street and Buffalo Speedway The cities of Bellaire and West University Place saw a decrease in population from 2018 to 2023 The five local ZIP codes representing the Southwest Inner Loop of Houston show a fluctuation in population, median age and diversity, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 12 released new-five year data for 2023 as part of its American Community Survey The new data represents a 5-year estimate from 2019 to 2023 compared to data studied from 2014 to 2018 The results show that although West University Bellaire and Meyerland are close in proximity the areas differ in population growth and secondary diversity The cities of West University and Bellaire saw a decrease in population from 2018 to 2023 while Meyerland Braeswood and Texas Medical Center areas saw slight increases which encompasses the Texas Medical Center and the Houston Museum District saw the most significant increase at 18.36% West University’s population decreased by 1.12% while neighboring city Bellaire saw a decrease of 11.19% is made of people who identify themselves as white Hispanic and/or Latino represent the second highest diversity at 2,628 and 1,880 The 77030 ZIP code is the only area out of all five where Black or African Americans are the second most populous race with 2,002 people over 5,000 people combined from all five ZIP codes identified as two or more races The 77025 ZIP code near Braeswood and Willowbend showed the highest number in 2023 at 1,864 people The 77030 ZIP code had the lowest number at 398 The five areas were most similar when comparing median age with a range from 32.4 to 45.1 Texas Medical Center and Meyerland residents all got nominally younger by 1% to 5%.Residents near Braeswood jumped from a median age of 36.8 to 39.1 Bellaire citizens also grew in age by roughly two years West University Place City Council approved phase 1 of the design contract with HDR Engineering for the city's West Side Paving & Drainage Improvement project which involves installing a new stormwater pipeline on the city's west side In the heart of West University Place sits 6426 Sewanee Avenue It’s on the market for $5.5 million and is represented by Melinda Dawes EwingofMartha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty The four-bedroom, five-bath home sits on about a third of an acre in one of the country's wealthiest neighborhoods it’s a home meant for living and entertaining Classic American Homes + Karen Black Interiors updated the home earlier this year 6426 Sewanee offers casual luxury that is easy and approachable Well-manicured landscaping and outdoor lighting both highlight the home’s curb appeal and beckon visitors to come inside The open floor plan allows for seamless gathering spaces including a huge family room with beamed ceilings and a gourmet kitchen anchored by a center island It also has a six-burner gas cooktop with Segreto vent hood and a welcoming feel that make it a natural place to hang out while home cooks are preparing a feast The dining and formal living room offer sophisticated touches and access to the wet bar and the temperature-controlled find the spacious primary suite with its own gas fireplace and a private balcony that's perfect for morning coffee The primary bath is a space of dreamy marble with two closets Future occupants will also find an elevator covered outdoor patio with gas fireplace and summer kitchen a paneled study on the home’s second floor where new owners will create cherished memories in one of the Houston-area's most desirable neighborhoods Photo by Josh Gremillion for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty This renovated Tudor home at 6426 Sewanee Avenue in West University Place is on sale for $5.5 million It's no secret that Houston's population is growing faster than most other metros in the U.S. but now a surprising Houston-area neighbor has been named the No 1 fastest-growing suburb nationwide over the last decade: the booming city of Fulshear Fulshear led the nation with an astonishing 1,082 percent increase in population from 2014 to 2023, according to a recent growth study by marketplace platform StorageCafe Texas cities dominated StorageCafe's list of the top 10 fastest-growing U.S The report said the city had nearly 27,000 residents in 2023, but now the U.S. Census Bureau estimates Fulshear's population has now grown to more than 42,600 people "With its blend of a relaxed lifestyle top-rated schools and strong job opportunities Fulshear consistently ranks among the best places to live in Texas," the report's author wrote Several other Houston-area suburbs also saw major growth over the last decade "Manvel doubled its population between 2014 and 2023 while Katy and Conroe each recorded increases of over 50 percent," the report said aligning with the average growth rate for large U.S The report added that the Houston area's population surge has also led to a high demand for housing where home values have risen 60 percent over the last 10 years Home prices in Fulshear stood at more than $521,000 in November 2024 whereas Manvel's home prices were over $431,000 during that same period the national average price of a home is $354,000 Katy and Conroe had the most affordable home prices out of the four Houston suburbs in the report StorageCafe says the reasons for population shifts vary greatly with many people seeking out cities with a more affordable cost of living or those moving for socioeconomic factors like better employment opportunities "Population growth is far from even across the U.S Some cities are experiencing significant increases rising immigration and birth rates outpacing death rates," the report said "But what’s fueling these trends runs deeper — economic and social forces like shifting job markets the rise of remote and hybrid work and soaring living costs are all reshaping where people choose to live." Other fast-growing Texas citiesTexas had the greatest number of cities to earn spots in the report's ranking of the 100 fastest-growing U.S with 25 total cities making the cut with the highest growth rates nationwide Dallas-Fort Worth had the highest number of fastest-growing Texas suburbs on the list Austin had five suburbs land on the list: Manor (No San Antonio also had five suburbs make the top 100 The top 10 fastest-growing cities over the last decade are: