Living within Houston has its perks: short commutes, great accessibility, world-class retail, bustling business centers, divine dining, and great culture.

However, if you’re considering a home with more space, is more affordable, and near more top-ranked schools than what Houston’s Hottest Inner Loop Neighborhoods offer, then this resource guide is for you.

The Best Suburbs in Houston feature homes on sizeable lots, top-ranked public schools, good community amenities, and great accessibility.

We created this list of Best Houston Suburbs To Live In by looking at population centers above 10,000 within 45 minutes of the heart of Houston. We included both independent cities and suburban regions within the city of Houston. Each of these top Houston suburbs were graded on these five items:

Public Schools

Commute Time

Overall Livability

Accessibility

Amenities

The Houston suburbs list was then ranked from top to bottom based on their combined score. We included the 12 with the best score in our Top Houston Suburbs List, and three honorable mentions. (See our complete methodology below.)