Southampton Place Neighborhood Guide

Southampton Place, also referred to simply as Southampton, is a neighborhood in southwest Houston. The residential neighborhood sits nestled in between the Houston Museum District and West University Place, making it an attractive place to live for both families and young professionals alike.

There are a variety of homes in Southampton, including large Georgian-style houses, quaint brick cottages, bungalows and more. Residents can enjoy the local Fleming Park or drive a short five minutes to stunning Hermann Park.

Although largely residential, there are a few bars and restaurants located within the neighborhood. For even more options, residents can head to Rice Village. Sitting just five minutes south of Southampton, Rice Village boasts a large selection of shops and dining options in a historic location.

Southampton Place is also conveniently located less than five minutes away from the Southwest Freeway. Those who travel into Downtown Houston for work enjoy easy and stress free commutes from Southampton.

Southampton Place is one of the richest neighborhoods in Houston, and residents are affluent working professionals. The neighborhood is in a Homeowner Association called the Southampton Civic Club Inc. Houses are expensive and demand is high due to the neighborhood’s central location and low crime rate.

The majority of residents are between 25 and 45 years old. However, the neighborhood is also popular with young families. Most households make $150,000 or more a year and the local real estate prices reflect that. The majority of residents were born in the United States, and a little under 50% are originally from Texas.

The only school located within Southampton Place is Southampton Montessori. However, despite not having any other schools within its borders, Southampton is close to the best schools Houston has to offer.

Southampton belongs to the exceptional Houston Independent School District, and parents have their pick among some of the best public and private options.

The closest public schools to Southampton are Poe Elementary, Lanier Middle School and Lamar High School. However, the well-known private institutions of Episcopal High School and Post Oak High School are also nearby.

No matter where students attend school, they’re guaranteed to receive an excellent education. The teaching professionals working within the HISD and private alternatives work hard to inspire a love of learning that goes beyond the classroom.

In addition to challenging academic curricula, the schools surrounding Southampton also have a variety of athletics programs, art programs and extracurricular activities that students can participate in.

Housing in Southampton Place is competitive, and most houses are high-value single-family homes or semi-attached townhouses. There are a number of different types and styles of houses in Southampton Place, including bungalows, classic Georgian homes and older brick cottages.

Many of the older homes have side porches and large wooden windows as they were built pre-air conditioning. Additionally, houses in Southampton Place have either private driveways or alley access in the rear of the house for vehicles and trash. This organization allows for more green space in the front of the house.

As of 2020, there are new homes being built in Southampton Place. Most new builds are large, single-family homes and feature bright Mediterranean designs. As of April 2020, the average sale price for a home in Southampton is $1.6 million, but new builds can cost over $2 million.