The Museum District is one of Houston’s most vibrant and cultural neighborhoods, located just south of Downtown and adjacent to Hermann Park.
Culture & Lifestyle: Home to 19 museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Contemporary Arts Museum. The area has a creative, intellectual energy, drawing art lovers, professionals, and students.
Atmosphere: Walkable, urban, and lively during the day with a quieter residential feel tucked into tree-lined streets.
Recreation: Easy access to Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theatre, and the jogging and biking trails that connect through the area.
Community: A mix of young professionals, medical center staff, university students, and culturally minded families. Housing ranges from sleek condos and townhomes to historic homes.
Convenience: Minutes from the Texas Medical Center, Midtown, and Downtown, making it central for both work and leisure.
It’s often described as Houston’s cultural heart, where world-class museums meet everyday city living.
8,713 people live in Museum District, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $81,210. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Museum District, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sculpt U, The Body Shop HTX, and The Edge Personal Training.
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| Active | 2.51 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.35 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.72 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.72 miles | 27 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.22 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.3 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.75 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.82 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.96 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Museum District has 4,777 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Museum District do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,713 people call Museum District home. The population density is 14,941.355 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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