The Glen, Houston

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The Glen is a peaceful, upscale residential enclave in Houston characterized by its highly walkable streetscapes and exceptionally clean air. This semi-rural neighborhood offers a quiet, tranquil environment with a strong sense of community and well-maintained, premium housing.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyHighly WalkableUpscale VisualsDog FriendlySemi-rural characterNoticeable Social EnergyQuiet and PeacefulExceptionally Clean AirPurely ResidentialHigh Insurance CoverageConservative LeanDiverse Age GroupsModerate Flood Safety
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About The Glen

The Glen serves as a quiet residential retreat within Houston, defined by its polished visual appeal and a layout that prioritizes pedestrian movement. The area maintains a semi-rural character, featuring open land and scattered woodlands that contribute to a serene atmosphere. Residents benefit from an environment free of industrial activity, resulting in superior air quality and minimal noise pollution. The neighborhood fosters a noticeably engaged social energy, balancing its quiet surroundings with active community blocks that encourage neighborly interaction. Families and pet owners particularly appreciate the wide, traffic-safe paths and accessible green spaces that make the area conducive to outdoor exercise.

While the neighborhood offers a high quality of life, prospective residents should consider the local geography and infrastructure. The area is located within a 500-year floodplain, which presents a degree of residual flood risk. Education is provided by the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, which is widely recognized for its strong academic performance and robust career programs, though the district is currently managing fiscal constraints that have impacted some auxiliary services. With its combination of upscale aesthetics, high levels of health insurance coverage, and a conservative political environment, the area is well-suited for those seeking a stable, quiet, and well-connected community.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6 out of 10

Residential spacing is mixed with some buffers between neighbors, offering slightly more privacy than the average Houston neighborhood according to iHuus data.

Ranked #27 in Houston →
Walkability
Score: 8.8 out of 10

Pedestrian movement is easy here due to wide sidewalks on both sides of the street and ample crossings. According to iHuus data, the area offers significantly better walkability than the Houston average.

Ranked #114 in Houston →
Visual Appeal
Score: 8 out of 10

Large residences and premium amenities create a highly polished streetscape. According to iHuus data, the area offers significantly more aesthetic appeal than the Houston average.

Ranked #28 in Houston →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 7.2 out of 10

Connected green spaces and wide, traffic-safe paths make this area more conducive to pet walking than the Houston average. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood offers reliable access to open areas for exercise.

Ranked #225 in Houston →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Open land and scattered homes amidst woodlands define the landscape, mirroring the general density found across Houston. According to iHuus data, this area maintains a level of openness similar to the city average.

Ranked #227 in Houston →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 6.4 out of 10

Local social hubs and active blocks provide a level of vitality that is notably higher than the Houston average. Some residential stretches remain quiet with limited nearby commerce, but the area generally maintains a more engaged character than most parts of the city.

Ranked #35 in Houston →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 7.9 out of 10

Acoustic levels are significantly lower than the Houston average, characterized primarily by infrequent distant traffic or trains. According to iHuus data, residents can expect a tranquil environment with minimal disruption from urban noise.

Ranked #4 in Houston →
Air Quality
Score: 10 out of 10

Air quality is consistently excellent here, representing a significant improvement over the Houston average. According to iHuus data, residents can expect very low levels of pollutants and minimal health concerns related to air pollution.

Ranked #1 in Houston →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 10 out of 10

Residential tranquility is a defining feature of this area, as it contains no warehouses, industrial facilities, or hazard sites. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood lacks the industrial presence found in many other parts of Houston.

Ranked #1 in Houston →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 9.3 out of 10

Health insurance access is exceptionally high among residents, significantly outpacing the Houston average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #37 in Houston →
Ideological Lean
Score: 0.5 out of 10

Voting patterns and census indicators suggest a strongly conservative political environment, which is notably more conservative than the Houston average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #554 in Houston →
Population Age Profile
Score: 4.4 out of 10

Residents live alongside a balanced mix of young professionals, families, and seniors. This age distribution is largely consistent with the broader Houston area, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #405 in Houston →
Flood Safety
Score: 7.6 out of 10

Flood risk in this area is higher than the Houston average due to its location within a 500-year floodplain. Some residual risk remains, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #255 in Houston →

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Walkabilityavg 7.08
Score: 8.8 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.14
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Privacy Indexavg 5.34
Score: 6 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 6.42
Score: 8 out of 10
Score: 5.6 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 6.33
Score: 7.2 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.64
Score: 6.5 out of 10
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Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.4
Score: 6.4 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.46
Score: 9.3 out of 10
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Air Qualityavg 3.58
Score: 10 out of 10
Score: 3.9 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 6.9
Score: 10 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 6.27
Score: 7.6 out of 10
Score: 6.3 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 6.39
Score: 0.5 out of 10
Score: 9.1 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.6
Score: 4.4 out of 10
Score: 4.7 out of 10
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Fire Safety
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School Quality
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School Districts Serving The Glen

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Grades K–1293 schoolsRatings 6–10/10
7/10
Sampson ElElementary
10/10
Birkes ElElementary
10/10
Spillane MiddleMiddle
10/10
Keith ElElementary
10/10
Cypress Woods H SHigh
10/10
Postma ElElementary
10/10
Warner ElElementary
10/10
Willbern ElElementary
10/10
Woodard ElElementary
10/10
Mcgown ElElementary
10/10
Hamilton ElElementary
10/10
Hairgrove ElElementary
10/10
Sprague MiddleMiddle
10/10
Aragon MiddleMiddle
10/10
Gleason ElElementary
10/10
Robison ElElementary
10/10
Cypress Ranch H SHigh
10/10
Black ElElementary
10/10
Smith MiddleMiddle
10/10
Robinson ElElementary
10/10
Swenke ElElementary
10/10
Holbrook ElElementary
10/10
Lowery ElElementary
10/10
Rennell ElElementary
10/10
Salyards MiddleMiddle
10/10
Pope ElElementary
10/10
Anthony MiddleMiddle
10/10
Bridgeland H SHigh
10/10
Wells ElElementary
10/10
Ault ElElementary
10/10
Goodson MiddleMiddle
10/10
Farney ElElementary
10/10
Hamilton MiddleMiddle
10/10
Cook MiddleMiddle
8/10
Walker ElElementary
8/10
Tipps ElElementary
8/10
Langham Creek H SHigh
8/10
Cypress Park H SHigh
8/10
Rowe MiddleMiddle
8/10
Bang ElElementary
8/10
Brosnahan ElElementary
8/10
Labay MiddleMiddle
8/10
Holmsley ElElementary
8/10
Cypress Springs H SHigh
8/10
Kirk ElElementary
8/10
Cypress Ridge H SHigh
8/10
Lee ElElementary
8/10
Danish ElElementary
8/10
Cypress Lakes H SHigh
8/10
Mcfee ElElementary
8/10
Hemmenway ElElementary
8/10
Cy-Fair H SHigh
8/10
Cypress Creek H SHigh
8/10
Lamkin ElElementary
8/10
Matzke ElElementary
8/10
Yeager ElElementary
8/10
Francone ElElementary
8/10
Moore ElElementary
8/10
Frazier ElElementary
8/10
Reed ElElementary
8/10
Fiest ElElementary
8/10
Cypress Falls H SHigh
8/10
Arnold MiddleMiddle
8/10
Adam ElElementary
8/10
Bane ElElementary
8/10
Jersey Village H SHigh
8/10
Lieder ElElementary
8/10
Millsap ElElementary
8/10
Post ElElementary
8/10
Copeland ElElementary
8/10
Emmott ElElementary
6/10
Kahla MiddleMiddle
6/10
Horne ElElementary
6/10
Watkins MiddleMiddle
6/10
Wilson ElElementary
6/10
Emery ElElementary
6/10
Duryea ElElementary
6/10
Hopper MiddleMiddle
6/10
Andre ElElementary
6/10
Hancock ElElementary
6/10
Sheridan ElElementary
6/10
Thornton MiddleMiddle
6/10
Owens ElElementary
6/10
Hoover ElElementary
6/10
Metcalf ElElementary
6/10
Jowell ElElementary
6/10
Truitt MiddleMiddle
6/10
Bleyl MiddleMiddle
6/10
Campbell MiddleMiddle
6/10
Dean MiddleMiddle
6/10
Alternative Learning Ctr - WestHigh
Not rated
Cypress-Fairbanks J J A E PHigh
Not rated
Alternative Learning Ctr-EastHigh
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Glen a walkable neighborhood?
Yes, the neighborhood is highly walkable. It features wide sidewalks on both sides of the street and ample crossings, making it easy for residents to navigate the area on foot.
What school district serves The Glen?
The neighborhood is served by the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. While the district is known for high-performing schools and strong community engagement, it is currently navigating budgetary challenges that have affected some transportation and class size metrics.
Is the area prone to flooding?
The neighborhood is located within a 500-year floodplain. This indicates that while the risk is lower than in high-hazard zones, there remains a degree of residual flood risk that residents should be aware of.
How quiet is The Glen?
The area is exceptionally quiet and peaceful. Acoustic levels are significantly lower than the Houston average, with residents experiencing minimal disruption from urban noise and only infrequent sounds from distant traffic or trains.

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