Houston’s suburbs are not just hot, they’re scorching, with Cypress’ 77433 and Katy’s 77493 ZIP codes topping the charts as the most desirable destinations for movers and home buyers alike. According to a study reported by KHOU, Cypress leads the nation with 3,638 moves, and Katy isn’t far behind. This moving preference mirrors the real estate trends highlighted by Opendoor, which named Katy’s 77493 as the hottest U.S. housing market and Cypress’ 77433 as a close second for 2024, a shift from their standings in the previous year, each flipping the lead.
Why are newcomers flooding to these specific pockets of Texas? The promise of bigger homes, top-tier schools, and family-centric vibes, all within striking distance of Houston’s employment and city amenities, exerts a magnetic pull; this balance of opportunity and lifestyle quality evidently resonates across state lines and compels thousands to call Texas suburbs their new home. The Lone Star State shines with 29 of the top 100 most sought-after ZIP codes. Texas offers a no–state income tax haven, and the real estate sold quickly, with commuters finding suburbs like Leander, McKinney, and new neighborhoods in the Dallas–Fort Worth area suddenly in the national spotlight for inbound moves, as noted by KHOU.
Exploring beyond the top draws, Opendoor uncovers emerging “hidden gem” areas for potential buyers seeking affordability. Tomball, just 35 miles from Houston’s downtown, with homes under $300,000, emerges as the No. 4 hidden gem neighborhood, while Plano ranks seventh on the list for housing in the $400,000 to $600,000 range, as these outlying districts are seeing an uptick in rising development and new listings revealed by Opendoor reports cited in CultureMap Houston…