Memorial area has always been a desired place to live in Houston, but with the city of Houston continuing to expand, Memorial area has become a sought after place for families that want to provide quality schools for their children, while still managing their commute through the city.

Memorial lies within Spring Branch ISD, a premier school district in the Houston. Schools in Spring Branch are well established and because this area is land locked schools enroll smaller numbers of students than schools located in the farther suburbs. High schools in Spring Branch/Memorial area are competitive in sports and their college readiness programs.

The expansion of the Memorial City Medical Center has continued to fuel a need for real estate in the Memorial area. With the addition of a new medical building and a renovation of one medical tower, Memorial City Medical Center has created a world class medical complex to service the area. Renovations of Memorial City mall and the creation of City Center has added retail of all kinds including clothing, toys, furniture, and a multitude of restaurants.

City Center has become a staple retail complex Memorial, located on Beltway 8. City Center has opportunities for apartment living, offering the opportunity to be able to walk to a state of the art work out facility, many casual and fine dining restaurants, and an array of clothing, furniture, grocery and other retail stores. Live music and other events are frequently held in the City Center green space.

Memorial neighborhoods run along Memorial Drive and neighborhoods West of Beltway 8 back to Buffalo Bayou.  Buffalo Bayou contains paved walking and biking trails. This family friendly area provides a safe place for dog walkers, cycling enthusiasts, and runners and walkers. The large trees and bayou streams offer residents nature within the city limits. Hershey Park, George Bush Park, and Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary are all connected to the Buffalo Bayou trails.

Memorial areas provide everything families could want inside city limits. The excellent education, close commute to downtown and Galleria, and the medical and retail establishments make this area a premier place to reside in Houston.