Magnolia, Brookshire among HAR’s Q2 list of Houston’s hottest communities

Greater Houston suburban areas such as Magnolia, Brookshire and La Marque are trending in home sale growth, according to the Houston Association of Realtors' latest Hottest Communities report for the second quarter of 2026.

Breaking it down

Construction of new homes was a significant factor for the growth of many of the top 10 communities, per the report. Additionally, six of the top 10 communities had an average home price below the Houston-area average of $455,159.

The list is led by the Magnolia/1488 West area, which saw a 61.6% increase in sales compared to 2025. Meanwhile, the Huffman area, east of Atascocita, had a 58.2% increase, while Conroe Southwest saw a 38% gain.

Also of note

The report also highlighted the top luxury communities in Houston with homes priced at over $1 million.

The top five include:

• Tanglewood Area
• Braeswood Place
• Memorial West
• Briargrove
• Rice/Museum District

Tanglewood retained the top spot from the first quarter at 42.9%, followed by Braeswood by 36.8%.

What they’re saying

“The communities seeing the most growth right now are the ones where buyers have choices,” HAR Chair Theresa Hill said. “New construction is expanding options and helping more buyers find homes that align with their needs and budget.”