Explore Emberly

The shops, eateries + more surrounding Emberly near Sugar Land

Just southwest of Houston, in flourishing Fort Bend County, is a new master-planned community that prioritizes fun both in and out of the neighborhood.

Emberly offers homes beginning in the $200s, along with a future amenity village that will include a clubhouse, resort-style pool, waterpark/splash pad, playground, dog park, and pickleball courts.

The full-time Lifestyle Director also plans year-round resident activities like happy hours, community picnics, social club meet-ups, and holiday events that span Santa, the Easter Bunny, Fourth of July, and more.

You may never want to leave the neighborhood, but you'll also be pleased to know that Emberly is surrounded by tons of options for eating, drinking, entertainment, and nature. Here's what's close by:

The dog park shows that family includes those with four legs.

Rendering courtesy of Emberly

Find fun both in and out of the neighborhood.

Food + drink

Seek out comfort food at Cracker Barrel, spice up Taco Tuesday at Gringo's, or head to Sugar Land Town Square, where a plethora of cuisine choices await.

From B.B. Italia to Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, the Toasted Yolk Cafe to Jimmy John's, and Flying Saucer to Jupiter Pizza & Waffle Co., there's a plate for every palate.

For groceries, pick up your ingredients and everyday essentials at H-E-B, Costco, Walmart, or Kroger.

Fun + games

Get your concert fix at Smart Financial Centre or take the whole family out to the ballgame and cheer on the Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Constellation Field.

From September 27-October 6, 2024, get nostalgic at the Fort Bend County Fair in nearby Rosenberg, a city which is also home to Seabourne Creek Sports Complex & Nature Park.

Explore the county's history at Fort Bend Museum and (mentally) travel to far-flung places courtesy of the Fort Bend County Library.

For more time outdoors, spend a morning or afternoon at George Park and Brazos River Park.

Shopping + schools

In addition to the aforementioned Sugar Land Town Square, shopping galore can be found at Brazos Town Center and First Colony Mall.

Standalone specialty stores including Academy, Hobby Lobby, Kohl's, Home Depot, Lowe's, and PetCo are also nearby.

The innovative Lamar Consolidated ISD includes Beasley Elementary, Navarro Middle School, George Junior High School, Wright Junior High School, Randle High School, and Terry High School.

For continuing education, choices include Wharton County Junior College, Texas State Technical College, and UH Sugar Land.

Learn more

Emberly is located off US 59, just south of Sugar Land. Learn more about Emberly and schedule a visit here.

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These are the 6 most affordable ZIP codes for Houston renters

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Trying to afford buying a home in Houston is difficult enough with current mortgage rates, and doubly so if you're already paying high rent on an apartment or a house. But there are six Houston ZIP codes where renters can get the most bang for their buck, according to a new study by financial services company CashNetUSA.

To find the most affordable ZIP codes to rent in the U.S., analysts compared median household incomes by ZIP code to the average annual rent costs using the Zillow Observed Rent Index. ZIP codes where the average annual rental costs required the lowest percentage of median household income were considered the "most affordable."

Two Houston-area ZIP codes specifically stood out in CashNetUSA's ranking of the most affordable ZIP codes for renters in America: 77401 in Bellaire (No. 9) and 77094 in the Energy Corridor (No. 12).

According to the study's findings, the average monthly cost of a rental in Bellaire comes out to $2,401.25, and the median annual income of a Bellaire household is $210,577. Analysts then calculated that the annual rent of a home in the Bellaire ZIP code only takes up 13.68 percent of a household's median income, which is the ninth-lowest in the nation.

But as Houstonians know all too well, Bellaire residents aren't exactly struggling to pay their rent, seeing as they live in one of the wealthiest places in America.

Meanwhile in Houston's 77094 ZIP, annual rent costs only represent 13.88 percent of a household's median annual income. The area – which encompasses the Kingsland Estates, Green Trails, Green Trails Oaks, Windsor Park Estates, Windsor Park Lakes, and Barker neighborhoods – has a median household income of over $168,000, and average rent costs add up to $1,944.58, according to the study.

CashNetUSA found the No. 1 most affordable ZIP code for renters nationwide is 66224 in Leawood, Kansas, where annual rent only takes a 10.57 percent cut out of a household's median annual income.

Elsewhere in Texas, San Antonio's 78248 ZIP ranked as the No. 4 most affordable ZIP code for renters in the U.S., and the No. 1 most affordable ZIP code statewide. The North Texas ZIP code 75013 in Allen ranked two spots behind Houston to claim the No. 14 spot nationally.

The most affordable Houston ZIP codes for renters
CashNetUSA further unveiled the five most affordable ZIP codes across major U.S. cities, including in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Following 77094 (which took the No. 1 spot citywide) is 77008 (No. 2), which spans Greater Heights, Houston Heights, Shady Acres, and Lazybrook/Timbergrove. Rent costs in this ZIP code averaged out to $1,856 per month, the report found.

Landing in the No. 3 spot is 77024, which includes four of Houston's historic Memorial Villages, including Hedwig, Bunker Hill, Hunters Creek, and Piney Point. The report said average rent in the area comes out to $1,730 per month, which takes up 16.88 percent of a household's median annual income.

The remaining top two most affordable ZIP codes for Houston renters are located in 77007 (Washington Avenue Coalition/Memorial Park, Rice Military, and Crestwood/Glen Cove) and 77345 in Kingwood, which is about 30 miles north of downtown Houston.