Houston, TX

Alief

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$39.9K - $1.75M
For Sale on Trulia:
267 homes
Rent:
$639 - $3.9K
For Rent on Trulia:
652 homes
To Downtown Houston:
41 minutes
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What Locals Say about Alief

At least 474 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 80 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say parking is easy

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 35 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 30 % Say there's wildlife

  • 20 % Say there are community events

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  • Justincaseproduction
    "The community connects with each other and share information with neighbors. We also have police presence in the area"
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  • Melissa Toc
    "A lot of stray dogs roaming around. Cars speeding and homeless walking around. . ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of culture and an obvious place of creativity. Came a long way with a sort of troubled past but more care is being taken in this community."
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  • Trulia User
    "love the neighborhood. When I lived in the area it was good. I want to move back soon. Nice n clean in some parts. Every one can be nice to each other if time comes to it. "
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  • Trulia User
    "At the moment there are no traditions each individual subdivision has their own events. Most events come from the local Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High Schools. The events are Fall and Winter carnivals, Health and Back to School Fairs, etc."
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a nice and clean neighborhood, I think its basically a well maintained neighborhood where people feel safe to live"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors are very helpful and kind. If I ever need anything I know I can ask my neighbors questions or for help."
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  • Trulia User
    "public transportation is close by. lots of crime in the area. people are friendly enough, just watch your belongings. keep your doors locked. "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like the many dog friendly parks near by but they might dis-like the unleashed pet roaming around. "
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  • Trulia User
    "We stand together to make our neighborhood and each other better. We help each other as need helping and we support each other as we see fit. This is a reason as to why I personally like Alief as a community and I am proud of future generations growing up. "
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  • Trulia User
    "commute isn't too bad. I see lots of bus stops. traffic gets backed up from time to time (like every day)"
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  • Katherine
    "It has an excellent school system but does not have the best parks. However the library is stellar. "
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  • Johnsince1992
    "There’s a lot of loose dog in the neighborhood sometimes they will follow or even attack you dog. "
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  • Shawntell M.
    "It’s pretty quiet where I stay I can’t say about the rest of Alief. It’s a transit bus that comes but I have my own vehicles. It’s a dog park in my apartments "
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  • Raja E.
    "It’s culturally diverse, with perks such as neighborhood parks, tennis court, and local pools. The streets are kept clean and well maintained. Little to no robbery is reported in my neighborhood."
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  • Veronica B.
    "Schools are amazing. Daughter graduated top 3% from her school and went to an public ivy league university. Alief's education system is wonderful."
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  • Brenda D.
    "I have lived here my whole Life and it just feels like home. There are a lot of different types of ethnicity restaurants. "
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  • A.S.
    "Nobody picks up after their animals, nor do they often use leashes. There are lots and lots of strays too."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in Alief almost all of my life. Our neighbors are always so kind and friendly. My children feel safe and protected here. Everyone helps each other out. There is a sense of community here. If you enjoy people you should consider living in alief. The schools are also very welcoming and challenging. It is perfect for any person of any age."
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  • Angelo S.
    "There are none it’s just a quiet type place and people like it that way. It’s a middle class suburbs type place."
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  • Juliepineda1010
    "There’s a lot of schools very close there’s a Starbucks near bay the back yard is not to big a lot of dogs and cats"
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  • Angelo S.
    "People mind their business here nice and quiet feel safe enough to let the kids go around the neighborhood but always keep an eye out."
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  • Oluseye A.
    "i see a lot of people walking there dogs on a sunny or not so sunny day and we have all sorts of dogs."
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  • Oluseye A.
    "My area is a gated community and i appreciate the security and seclusion. the schools are a walking distance and they are good schools."
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  • Mlb1955
    "Heavy traffic at our access road to Dairy Ashford, right across from an elementary and middle school. (Crossing guards though.) Long lines going both ways on Dairy Ashford at school closing times. "
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  • Flaming U.
    "Y'all know it's the Hood but if you from the Hood you will feel right at home. It's a rough neighborhood but the people are cool. "
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  • Helen M.
    "It is not that quiet at times and there is an average amount of crime. There are usually a lot of people walking around as well"
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  • Zahida J.
    "My neighborhood is good, quiet and friendly neighbors, good commute access and public transportation "
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  • Aarin
    "There are none. It's the hood, no one does good things in the hood. The basketball hoops are down, the tennis court is closed down without nets. There are no speed limit signs or children at play so slow down signs. it's ridiculous, gun shots are the norm. "
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  • Ejoquendo1980
    "My neighbors 4 untrained German Shepard’s run lose in the neighborhood at night attacking smaller dogs and cats and barking/howling all night long, they even killed a cat in my front yard and left it there to rot in the summer heat!"
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  • Shelia O
    "I have pretty decent access to 59 and Beltway 8. I typically take the Park and Ride to work Downtown "
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  • TaylorMade
    "They wouldn’t like that stray dogs are just always walking around, but they do have owners. I don’t know if pet owners would like that, but I personally think it’s cool."
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  • Kashif S.
    "Alief is best ISD to live in. Great schools, beautiful Parks and many activities.shopping places, daycare all kinds of shops"
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  • Dee
    "People walk their dogs all the time, people and their pets are friendly. There is plenty of grass and park areas to walk pets. These areas are also in walking distance. "
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