Energy Corridor

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"Many energy and manufacturing industry leaders have left their immense downtown compounds and moved westward, settling in an area just off of the Katy Freeway. This area, dubbed the Energy Corridor, sits between Beltway 8 and Grand Parkway, with Bear Creek Park and the Barker Reservoir at its back. Since the foundation of the Energy Corridor Management District in 2001, companies such as BP Americas, McDermott International, and Citgo have headquarters in this district, making it the second largest employment center in the region with more than 94,000 employees and 300 companies. Shell, the fifth-largest employer in the Energy Corridor, operates a large campus in the area, as well.

Along with the multitude of corporations operating in the area, the Energy Corridor is composed of many residential communities, schools and parks. With more than 10,000 single- family homes and over 2,000,000 square feet of retail space being used, residents of the area enjoy unmatched access to shops and restaurants at their disposal. Three different school zones serve the Energy Corridor, Houston Independent School District, Katy Independent School District, and Spring Branch Independent School District, as well as a variety of private, Catholic and Charter schools are available to residents. In 2016, the British International School of Houston opened in Greater Katy to accommodate the large number of British expatriates. Occupants of the Energy Corridor have access to a variety of trails and parks, such as, Terry Hershey Park and Ray Miller Park.

This small nook that sits on the west side of the fourth largest American city is a well-kept secret. Residents of the Energy Corridor sit on a goldmine of job opportunity, welcoming communities, and nightlife entertainment. If you are interested in joining the many who have moved away from the hustle and bustle of the inner loop, but wish to maintain their homestead within city limits, the Energy Corridor is the ideal area for you.

The energy corridor offers:


TOP RATED SCHOOLS: Certain neighborhoods in the energy corridor are zoned to public schools which are ranked amongst the best schools in Texas (including Bush Elementary), according to the Houston’s Best Schools report.

QUALITY SHOPPING & DINING: The Energy Corridor houses over sixty restaurants (including the award winning Le Mistral), over 50 top-rated hotels, nine shopping centers, and easy access to City Center.

NUMEROUS HOME OPTIONS: Home to some of the Best Gated Communities in Houston, Energy Corridor also features single-family homes, townhomes, and condos.

GREAT COMMUTE: The Energy Corridor is home to corporate or regional headquarters for firms like BP, Shell, Citgo, ConocoPhillips, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical, and Foster Wheeler. The neighborhood offers a great commute for the 90,000+ individuals working in this area.

ACCESS: The neighborhood is located near many of Houston’s expressways including I-10/Katy Freeway, 610 Loop, Highway 290, and Beltway 8. Apart from nearby commercial and corporate establishments, residents also enjoy easy commute Downtown, Memorial City Mall/Memorial City Medical Center, Galleria, and Greenspoint.

FUN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: The Energy Corridor is along Katy Freeway (I-10), adjacent to George Bush Park, a 26,000-acre urban park. One of the largest business districts in Houston, Energy Corridor features various outdoor recreational options.
Not surprisingly, real estate in the area trends to track oil & gas prices. This area has seen great appreciation and growth over the past decade and has tracked the downturn over the past few years since so many residents gain their income from the energy markets. This can be an advantage for buyers who are not employed by oil and gas firms looking to move into the community.

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