Best Houston Neighborhoods for Families
1. Kingwood
Kingwood is our top neighborhood for families in Houston with its low unemployment rate and stable population. Over 60% of residents in the area are married, and 88% have been living in the same house for the past year. It’s also known as the “livable forest” for its forested landscape and five resident-funded parks.
2. University Place
With the second-lowest unemployment rate and highest home value in Houston, University Place is a neighborhood for the financially secure. The most desirable areas include Southampton, Southgate, Old Braeswood and Boulevard Oaks. Both the economy and the quality of life are boosted by proximity to Rice University and Texas Medical Center.
3. Braeswood
Braeswood is ripe for revival. Construction of luxury homes in Braes Heights has helped bring home values up in the area, and its economic health has been trending 
positively, with a recent unemployment rate of 3.24%.
4. Westbranch
Located at the West Belt, Westbranch is one of our most-affordable places for families. Commercial construction in the western part of the community is joining the mix of townhouses and single-family homes in this area. Here, 59% of residents are married couples.
5. Lake Houston
Named after the reservoir that it borders, Lake Houston features many single-family homes, including lakeside homes in the master-planned community of Atascocita. The lake is not only a reservoir, it’s also a favorite spot for boating and fishing. The neighborhood has one of the highest ratio of married residents.
Source: https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/mortgages/comparing-houston-neighborhoods-2015/