About Houston, TX Jersey Village

Jersey Village is a small town in Harris County in the northwestern part of the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area.

It all started in the 1950s when some Houston real estate developers got together to build the community. They liked the green spaces in New Jersey and wanted to create a green oasis named Jersey Village on the outskirts of Houston at that time.

The city of Houston is surrounded seventy years or so later, and the area still retains its beauty and charm as a small village with a population of 35,372 (U.S. 2020 Census).

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What To Do in Houston, TX Jersey Village

There is fun in the Jersey Village area and nice amenities within a short drive.

Parks: Bane Park is 18 acres with a lovely lake. Great for taking your dog for a walk or to go fishing. There is a splash pad for kids, a climbing wall, a pavilion, and sports fields. Another favorite is Jumping World, which is an indoor trampoline park.

Summer Outdoor Activities: Kids love the Water Wall at Gerald D. Hines Park, which has waterfalls both inside and outside. Come to see the waterfalls and then stay for a pleasant afternoon picnic.

Destinations: Nature lovers enjoy the Bear Creek Pioneers Park in the Addicks Reservoir. You can see many deer and ducks while hiking on the trails.

Downtown Houston: It is worth the short drive to visit Downtown Houston, where you will find excellent shopping and the 160-acre Buffalo Bayou Park, which has outstanding views and a skatepark. Visit Discovery Green for a contemporary park experience or Levy Park for its excellent playground. And don't miss the Downtown Aquarium, which is fantastic.

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Working in Houston, TX, Jersey Village

The local economy benefits from construction, tech companies, education, and healthcare. The village's unemployment rate is high at 6%, more than the national average of 4.1%. Large companies include Chevron, Sysco Corporation, and United Airlines. The median household income is substantial at $85,509 per year, which is about $16,500 more than the American average of $69,021.

The economy is growing slower than the average rate in the rest of the country. Jersey Village's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is 30.9%, compared to the national growth rate of 33.5%.

The industries offering the most jobs are:

• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (11.9%)
• Education (10.7%)
• Healthcare (6.4%)
• Finance/Insurance (5.4%)
• Construction (4.9%)
• Public Administration (3.6%)
• Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (3.5%)

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Houston, TX Jersey Village Neighborhoods

The Jersey Village area has affluent neighborhoods, which makes it desirable for families who can afford to live there.

Willowbridge Park Blvd / Wheatland Drive

This area has Gleason Elementary School and Cook Middle School. You can enjoy Ballinger Park and Westwillow Park. The median real estate price is $429,152, more than 75.2% of other parts of Texas. Most homes are owner-occupied, and there are very few rental units. The average rent is $2,915; however, the vacancy rate is 0%, so finding a place to rent is nearly impossible.

Philippine St / Windfern Road

This area is just east of Jersey Village. Its main feature is Woodwind Lakes Park. The median real estate price is $358,755, and the average rental price is $1,687. The vacancy rate is 5%, so it isn't easy to find an available place.

Brittmoore Rd / W Little York Road

This area has more modestly priced homes. The median price for a home is $350,038. There are very few rental units. If you can find one, the average rent is $2,168; however, the vacancy rate is 0%.

Seattle Slew Drive / Castlebridge Drive

This area has more available apartments. Most of the residential homes are rental units. The median sales price for a home is $359,777. The average rent is $1,782, and the vacancy rate is 8.7%, making finding a place to rent much easier.

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Houston, TX Jersey Village School District

The Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District administers the public schools serving over 118,000 students.

• Investment per Student: $14,638 annually
• Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 15:1

Private Schools

There are 68 private schools in the immediate area. The top-ranked ones are:

• St. Jerome Catholic School (K to 8th grade)
• Memorial Private School (6th grade to 12th grade)
• LIH – Lycée International de Houston (NS to 12th grade)

Colleges and Universities

There are 26 colleges and universities within 50 miles of Jersey Village. Highly ranked four-year colleges include:

• University of Houston (public)
• Houston Baptist University (private)
• Rice University (private)

There are plenty of two-year colleges and technical schools in the area.

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Moving to Houston, TX, Jersey Village Resource Guide

The municipal government has an elected mayor and five members serving on the City Council. More information about the village's governance can be found on the official website.

The Jersey Village Parks and Recreation Department maintains the public parks and the Jersey Meadow Golf Course and manages the Farmer's Market. The village also offers many recreational programs, aquatics facilities, and rental facilities.

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Houston, TX Jersey Village Housing

Houston's median home sales price is $327,000; however, Jersey Village's median price is higher at $469,900. The price trend is down by -5.5% year-over-year. Nevertheless, the housing market is a seller's market with fewer listings than interested buyers, which accounts for the higher prices for this desirable area.

Housing costs are 64% higher in Texas than in other parts of the country and 46% higher than in the rest of the country. The cost of living is 21% higher in Texas cities and 13% higher than the national average.