5.4 out of 10

Fondren Gardens

29.6239724660919 -95.5057477932552
Great for
  • Internet Access
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Cost of Living
  • Eating Out
  • Gym & Fitness
Not great for
  • Nightlife
  • Pest Free
  • Clean & Green
  • Lack of Traffic
  • Public Transport
Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  •  

Reviews

2/5
2yrs+

"Hectic area"

Fondren Gardens is located in Southwest Houston, right on the edge of The Sam Houston Beltway. It is close to Missouri City, Sugarland, and First Colony. Main streets traveled in the area are Hilcroft and Fondren, along with Beltway 8. This area is very small and has little housing on the residential side. The land is mostly made up of businesses and strip centers.

The area of Fondren Gardens has several religious facilities to choose from, including Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church and Fountain of Praise. Several fast food restaurants are in the area, but for shopping and sit down dining you will want to travel a few minutes down the road to Sugarland or First Colony Mall.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Retirees
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 2/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"Can't Make a Garden Out of Dirt"

Fondren Gardens is a decently sized area with little housing. Most of the area is taken up by large business and industrial buildings. The apartments to the southeast provide affordable living for singles, couples or young families and the condos to the northwest are a little more expensive, but serve the same purpose. Small homes take up central Fondren Gardens, and while they are affordable, they are also minimally maintained, doing just enough to make them look semi-clean. Many of the driveways are not paved, so dust is pretty common throughout the subdivisions. Retainment ditches encircle Fondren Gardens, which is nice for when rains or hurricanes hit, but otherwise, they are an eyesore and an attractive home for snakes and rodents. The neighborhood is filled with useful streets to get you around Houston, though. Both Fondren and Hillcroft extend into the west Houston suburbs, where there is plenty of shopping and entertainment to take part in. Orem takes you to S. Post Oak, which is a direct line to Downtown Houston and the Galleria. The shopping and chances for entertainment are fairly limited in this section of town, but 90 and Beltway 8 offer you the opportunity to get out and discover the rest of this great city. Town and Country Mall is just a short trip heading west on the Beltway and 90 meets up with I-10 around downtown.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"Fondren Gardens, Houston"

Fondren Gardens is one of the interesting neighborhoods in the Houston area. It is situated near some of the city’s major roadways. Residents have easy access to State Highway 90, the 610 Loop, and Sam Houston Tollway. Some of the busiest streets in Fondren Gardens include West Orem Drive and Hilcroft Avenue. Hilcroft is one of the long streets that run from various sides of the city. There are a number of communities in this specific neighborhood. Missouri City and Sugarland are popular suburban offerings in this area. Both of these provide visitors with a mixture of lush greenery and commercial offerings.

Fondren Gardens has a terrific selection of apartment complexes and subdivisions. One of the subdivisions in this portion of Houston is Oak Pointe. Visitors enjoy this neighborhood because of its proximity to areas like the Galleria and Katy. These are only minutes along either Interstate Highway 10 or the 610 Loop. Tourists enjoy the vast array of hotels and shopping centers to choose from. Here you will find some of the tried and true restaurants and shopping malls. There are also many newer offerings for people to enjoy in Fondren Gardens. This is a wonderful place to live in or to visit.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees

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