Hunters Creek Village, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
City of Hunters Creek Village
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Hunters Creek Village City Hall
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Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Incorporated | 1954 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,385 |
| • Density | 2,491.81/sq mi (962.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77024
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| Area code(s) | 713 |
| FIPS code | 48-35480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374180 |
Hunters Creek Village is a small city in Texas, United States. It's located in Harris County, which is part of the larger Greater Houston area. In 2020, about 4,385 people lived there.
This city is one of several fancy neighborhoods in west Houston known as the Memorial Villages. In 2022, Hunters Creek Village was the 403rd largest city in Texas. It has also been called one of the wealthiest and most expensive suburbs in Texas.
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A Look at Its Past
Before Hunters Creek Village became a city, German farmers lived in the area. They also built sawmills here. By 1936, there was a sawmill and several homes.
The city officially became a city in 1954. This was important because it meant the larger city of Houston could not take over its land. Houston did take over many other areas nearby that were not cities yet.
By 1966, Hunters Creek Village had its own school and a church. The number of people living here grew from 2,478 in 1960 to 4,580 in 1980.
In 2008, a website called Forbes.com named Hunters Creek Village as one of the "Top Suburbs To Live Well" in the Houston area. It was listed along with Bunker Hill Village and Sugar Land.
Where is Hunters Creek Village?
Hunters Creek Village is located at 29°46′11″N 95°30′1″W / 29.76972°N 95.50028°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.9 square miles (5.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Hunters Creek Village?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,478 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,959 | 59.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,215 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,954 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,374 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,367 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,385 | 0.4% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,508 | 80.0% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 37 | 0.84% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 7 | 0.16% |
| Asian (NH) | 350 | 7.98% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 18 | 0.41% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 129 | 2.94% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 336 | 7.66% |
| Total | 4,385 |
In 2020, there were 4,385 people living in Hunters Creek Village. These people lived in 1,657 households, and 1,466 of these were families.
Back in 2000, there were 4,374 people. Most of the people living in the city were White (93.37%). About 4.80% were Asian, and 3.59% were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (43.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (82.9%) were married couples. The average household had about 3 people.
The median age in the city was 43 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43 and half were older. About 31.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in Hunters Creek Village
Hunters Creek Village is served by two different school districts. This depends on where you live in the city. Most of the city is in the Spring Branch Independent School District. A small part, south of the Buffalo Bayou, is in the Houston Independent School District.
Spring Branch Independent School District
Most students in Hunters Creek Village go to schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District.
Younger children can attend Wildcat Way School in Houston for preschool.
Hunters Creek Elementary School is located right inside the city. Most students go there. Some students might go to Memorial Drive Elementary School in Piney Point Village. A new building for Hunters Creek Elementary opened in 2021.
After elementary school, all students from these areas go to Spring Branch Middle School. Then they attend Memorial High School. Both of these schools are in Hedwig Village.
Houston Independent School District
The part of Hunters Creek Village south of the Buffalo Bayou is served by the Houston Independent School District.
Students in this area are zoned to Briargrove Elementary School. Then they go to Tanglewood Middle School (which used to be Grady Middle School). For high school, they are zoned to Margaret Long Wisdom High School (formerly Robert E. Lee High School). However, students can also choose to attend Lamar High School or Westside High School.
Private Schools and Colleges
Trinity Classical School has its middle school campus in Hunters Creek Village. It is located at the Chinese Baptist Church.
For college, both school districts are part of the Houston Community College System. This means students in Hunters Creek Village can attend Houston Community College. The Spring Branch Campus is nearby in Houston.
Other Services
Public Libraries
The city is served by the Spring Branch Memorial Branch of the Harris County Public Library. This library is located in Hedwig Village.
Local News
The Houston Chronicle is the main newspaper for the wider Houston area.
The Memorial Examiner is a local newspaper that is given out in the Hunters Creek Village community.
Postal Services
Most of Hunters Creek Village uses the 77024 ZIP code. The area south of the Buffalo Bayou uses the 77063 ZIP code.
The main post office for the 77024 area is the Memorial Park Post Office in Houston. For the 77063 area, it's the John Dunlop Post Office, also in Houston.
Gallery
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A unique police box in Hunters Creek Village
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A street sign in Hunters Creek Village
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A sign indicating you are leaving Hunters Creek Village
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A house in Hunters Creek Village with a different style street sign
See also
In Spanish: Hunters Creek Village para niños
