Your Trip to Houston: The Complete Guide SEE FULL GUIDE prev next Your Trip to Houston: The Complete Guide Weather & Climate Houston's Airports Best Hotels in Houston Neighborhoods to Know Driving in Houston Houston's Public Transport 48 Hours in Houston: Itinerary Day Trips From Houston Best Beaches Near Houston Top Things to Do Free Things to Do Things to Do With Kids Houston's Best Parks Museums in Houston Theater in Houston Live Music in Houston Shopping in Houston Houston's Top Festivals Best Food to Try in Houston Best Restaurants in Houston Top Bars in Houston Best Breweries in Houston Your Trip to Houston: The Complete Guide close Overview United States Texas Houston Montrose: Neighborhood Profile By Shea Serrano Shea Serrano Instagram Twitter Shea Serrano is the author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Basketball (and Other Things)." He has deep roots in Houston, Texas. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/03/19 Share Pin Email TripSavvy / Robyn Correll Montrose at a Glance Nearly 100-years-old, this centrally-located Houston neighborhood of a scant four square miles, is one of the most established, culturally diverse sections of Houston. Montrose on the Map Generally speaking, Montrose is enclosed by Allen Parkway to the north, Highway 59 on the south, Shepherd Drive on the west and Bagby Street on the east. Montrose Real Estate Housing in Montrose is as varied as its populace, with bungalows and cottages peppered in among upscale renovated houses and townhomes, and tends to be one of the most expensive neighborhoods to rent or buy in the city. The average listing price for a home was around $680,000 in 2017, with prices ranging from roughly $250,000 to nearly $3 million. Demographics The typical resident of Montrose is an unmarried, college-educated renter in their mid-to-late 30s, with an income of about $68,000 per year. Recent decades have shown huge shifts in racial and cultural demographics, including a growing LGBT presence in the community. Montrose Nightlife The nightlife scene is a lot like the residential makeup: diverse. Dive bars like Lola’s Depot (2327 Grant), West Alabama Ice House (1919 West Alabama), and Poison Girl (1641 Westheimer) co-sign the area’s artsy feel. Dance clubs and lounges like Numbers Night Club (300 Westheimer), Boheme (307 Fairview) and Etro Lounge (1424 Westheimer) provide a bit of sheen. And LGBT-friendly bars like Rich’s (2401 San Jacinto) and South Beach (808 Pacific) are near guaranteed to be packed on weekend nights. Restaurants Montrose also offers up an abundance of eateries for your exploitation, with dozens of great locally-owned places to choose from. If you’re looking for Mexican, Hugo’s (1600 Westheimer) and La Mexicana (1018 Fairview) are among the many available. Looking for breakfast or brunch? Hit up Baby Barnaby’s (604 Fairview) or Empire Café (1732 Westheimer). For date nights, try Uchi (904 Westheimer) or Just Dinner (1915 Dunlavy). Montrose Shopping Shopping in Montrose is a must-see for those with an eclectic taste. There’s a renowned antique store presence, with locales like Antique Pavillion (2311 Westheimer) and Maison Maison (2129 Westheimer) offering up the finest in used relics. This area is also a great place to hunt for vinyl records and audio equipment. Museums The Menil Collection (1515 Sul Ross) is a museum that houses the private art collection of founders Jean and Dominique de Menil. Parks West Gray Recreation Center1475 W Gray, Houston, TX 77019 Elementary Schools Wharton Elementary900 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 Woodrow Wilson Elementary2100 Yupon St, Houston, TX 77006 Secondary Schools Lanier Middle School2600 Woodhead St, Houston, TX 77098 Gregory-Lincoln Education Center1101 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019 High Schools Lamar High School3325 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098 High School for the Performing and Visual Arts4001 Stanford, Houston, TX 77006 Private Schools Annunciation Orthodox3600 Yoakum Blvd, Houston, TX 77006713-470-5600 Higher Education University of St Thomas3800 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006 Montrose Essentials Map of Montrose Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit