Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park is an urban area in downtown Houston, Texas. It is bounded on the east and south by Buffalo Bayou, and on the west by IH-610. To the north and east, the neighborhood is bounded by White Oak Bayou, IH-10, and Hempstead Road. Located just east of downtown Houston, Washington Avenue is a great place to live for families with young children.
Real estate in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park North consists primarily of small to medium apartment complexes and single-family homes. There are both renters and owners in this neighborhood. Most homes were constructed between the 1940s and 1969. Despite its high demand, few homes on the street are for sale. The average price of homes in the neighborhood is $578,686. With rents and median prices both above the U.S. average, this area has a lot to offer potential homebuyers.
Dining and shopping options in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park, Houston are plentiful. Local coffee shops include Red Dessert Dive and Boomtown Coffee. Residents can choose from Mexican cuisine at Taqueria Barba and Laurenzo’s Restaurant. There are also dessert shops in the area such as Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee and La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe Sawyer Heights. Residents of Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park in Houston can also order tacos at El Palmar or order burgers at Christian’s Tailgate Bar & Grill and Becks Prime Memorial Park.
The Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park North neighborhood has a higher proportion of high-income residents compared to most other neighborhoods in America. The median household income of the Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park North neighborhood is $152,366 compared to 89.8% of U.S. neighborhoods. Furthermore, only 0.0% of children in this area live below the federal poverty line – significantly lower than the national average of 100.
This super neighborhood stretches east of the Downtown area. It was once home to two US Army training camps. The former training camps are now mixed-use developments. A jogging trail and a nature center are among the many recreational amenities in the area. Tennis courts, soccer fields, and a three-mile walking trail are just some of the amenities offered by Memorial Park. There are also picnic areas, swimming pools, and tennis courts.