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    These 2 Houston ZIP codes rank among the most gentrified in the nation

    Steven Devadanam
    Mar 28, 2018 | 5:25 pm
    East Downtown Houston EaDo
    This Houston neighborhood ranks as the third most gentrified in the U.S.
    Photo courtesy of Greenwood King

    As Houston further develops into a world-class city, and its communities thrive and propagate at record pace, there’s a word that goes hand-in-hand with the boom: gentrification.

    The influx of highly educated, well-heeled residents into traditionally more humble communities is nothing new. Just last year, talk in Houston centered around gentrification, and how to create revitalization, not displacement. Now, a national study names two Houston ZIP codes in the top 20 most gentrified since the turn of the century.

    The ZIP codes of 77003 (East Downtown) and 77007 (primarily Rice Military, Memorial Heights, and parts of Washington Corridor) rank Nos. 3 and 19, respectively, in a survey conducted by RentCafe.

    In a dramatic display of demographic shift, the report states that in 2000, the number of residents with a bachelor degree or higher in 77003 was 425. As of 2016, that number jumped to 2,308 — a 442.6 percent rise. In 2000, the median home price was $62,554; in 2016, the average home was valued at $240,317 — a price jump of 284 percent.

    Meanwhile, though 77007 ranked No. 19 in overall gentrification metrics, it stands out as the only ZIP code in the top 20 with a median household income above $100,000 per year. Analysts noted that what landed the area on this list is the fact that just a decade and a half ago, the median income of the area was less than half of the current sum. In 2000, the average median income in 77007 was $55,483, while in 2016, the average income jumped to $118,601 — a 114 percent increase. The 77007 ZIP code has seen a 107 percent home value change between 2000 and 2016 and a 188 percent increase in higher education.

    Josie Lin, a Houston realtor who deals heavily in both areas, isn’t surprised by the report. “EaDo — 77003 — connects to downtown, the Medical Center, and the Ship Channel, and the light rail is close by, so it’s perfect for students and young and established professionals.” Lin calls 77003 a “good buying and renting opportunity,” and notes that the only negatives are that the area is different “block by block” and “there is still a concern about crime.”

    Not so with 77007, says Lin. “That area is a different clientele — more mature professionals and quite a few ex-pats who prefer being close to Memorial Park.” Lin notes that there is “no way to stop the appreciation in 77007. The rent is higher — almost twice of what you see in EaDo. You get a bit of the suburbs and urban living. It’s a very neighborhood feel.”

    Rent Cafe’s analysts took to the 2000 Census and the 2016 American Community Survey and looked at the changes that took place over a decade-and-a-half in 11,000 U.S. ZIP codes. The study ranked them on all three scales and created an average ranking to determine which areas experienced gentrification from 2000 to 2016. Only those that had more than 2000 occupied housing units in the year 2000 as well as in 2016 were included.

    Houston isn't the only Texas city to land on the list. The RentCafe report ranks Fort Worth's 76102 ZIP code (downtown) as No. 6 on the list, with a 323 percent increase in home value, 103 percent increase in household income, and 122 percent increase in higher education.

    East Austin's 78702 ZIP code ranks No. 13. It has seen a 212 percent increase in home value, 47 percent increase in household income, and 201 percent increase in higher education.

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    Sugar Land's first new apartment complex in 13 years breaks ground

    Brianna McClane
    Dec 11, 2025 | 12:30 pm
    Pearl Lake Pointe luxury apartment complex Sugar Land.
    Rendering Courtesy of Morgan
    Pearl Lake Pointe is a 376-unit luxury apartment complex slated for early summer 2027 in Sugar Land.

    Sugar Land is welcoming its first new apartment development in more than a decade. Pearl Lake Pointe, a 376-unit luxury community from developers Morgan and Carlyle, is underway at 16435 Creekbend Drive.

    Construction began in November, with an official groundbreaking held this week. “The groundbreaking of Pearl Lake Pointe marks an exciting new chapter for the Lake Pointe peninsula,” Sugar Land Mayor Carol K. McCutcheon said in a statement. “After years of planning and collaboration with Morgan, this project delivers much-needed, high-quality multifamily housing and strengthens our long-term vision for a vibrant, connected district. This milestone will help drive continued reinvestment and momentum throughout Lake Pointe and across Sugar Land.”

    Set across 6.46 acres, the five-story complex will feature five live-work units, a six-story parking garage, and 9,940 square feet of commercial office space. Fitness centers, a resort-inspired pool, a golf simulator, a sky lounge, and a cafe are among the planned amenities.

    Inside the residences, features include open-concept floor plans, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, washers and dryers, and balconies in select units.

    “Pearl Lake Pointe is a unique opportunity to elevate the living experience and set a new benchmark for luxury in Sugar Land,” Kase Pappert, Morgan senior development manager, said. “We are grateful for the City’s partnership and look forward to helping re-energize the Lake Pointe peninsula with a welcoming community that feels like home and connects residents to the amenities right outside their door.”

    Roughly 20 miles from downtown Houston, the site has views of Brooks Lake and is adjacent to the former Fluor corporate campus currently being transformed into the Lake Pointe Green mixed-use development.

    The first Pearl Lake Pointe units are slated for delivery in early summer 2027. Morgan and Carlyle will own and manage the community, with project financing provided by Texas Capital Bank.

    “With Pearl Lake Pointe, Carlyle and Morgan are redefining multifamily living and adding meaningful momentum to address the demand for high-quality housing in the Sugar Land submarket,” said Adam Buchwald, Carlyle managing director and partner. “Partnering with Morgan — an accomplished developer with a strong track record — makes this project even more exciting, and Pearl Lake Pointe is a standout addition to Carlyle’s portfolio of high-quality multifamily developments.”

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