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Porter, TX

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Northeastern Houston suburb brimming with small-town charm

Suburban Scenic Peaceful Laidback Convenient Family-Friendly

Located about 30 miles northeast of Houston, Porter is a peaceful small town on the cusp of one of the nation’s largest and most vibrant cities. Residents flock to Porter for its secluded atmosphere without sacrificing access to various modern conveniences and attractions.

Quality schools are strewn throughout town, and residents have access to major interstates for quick and easy travels to nearby areas. Enjoy a round of golf at Oakhurst Golf Club, or check out Lake Houston Wilderness Park directly east of town. This sprawling woodland is filled with wildlife sightings, campgrounds, hiking trails, and a surrounding river great for kayaking.

Local charm permeates Porter, and the restaurants are no exception. Pete’s Burger Place and Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant and Cantina are both popular hangout spots for locals, bursting with small-town Texas charm. A wide variety of apartments and houses line the area’s family-friendly residential streets, providing renters a wonderful selection to choose from.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Porter, TX is $1,303 for one bedroom, $1,631 for two bedrooms, and $2,143 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Porter has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,303/month
758 Sq Ft
House
$2,260/month
379 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,457/month
912 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Porter, TX

Transportation

25

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bens Branch Elelmentary

Public

Grades PK-5

725 Students

8
out of 10

Sorters Mill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

679 Students

7
out of 10

Valley Ranch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

830 Students

6
out of 10

Brookwood Forest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

942 Students

5
out of 10

Robert Crippen Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

858 Students

5
out of 10

Woodridge Forest Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,288 Students

5
out of 10

New Caney Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

776 Students

4
out of 10

White Oak Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

834 Students

3
out of 10

Infinity Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

400 Students

8
out of 10

Porter High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,209 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
  • Lake Houston Wilderness Park
  • Peckinpaugh Preserve
  • Spring Trails Preserve
  • Pundt Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston
  • William P Hobby

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.