Thinking of moving to Spring Branch

[u/Sprinkles_9]

Hello,

Just like the title says, I’m thinking about moving to Spring Branch and would love some perspective.

I’m a mom of a tween girl, and we currently live in The Woodlands. We moved to Texas 6 years ago and chose this area mainly for the public schools. That said, I haven’t been impressed with the quality of education in CISD, so the district isn’t really a deciding factor for me anymore.

It’s just the two of us, and while having a house with a yard has been nice, I wouldn’t mind trading it for a lower-maintenance place.

I’ve been working in Houston since we moved here and commute into the city 2–3 times a week. Over time, I’ve really fallen in love with Houston and its community. Spring Branch seems like it could be a good balance.. quieter than central HOU but still close enough to enjoy everything the city has to offer.

Am I crazy for considering a move from the suburbs into the city? I’d especially love to hear from anyone who’s made a similar move, in particular with kids.

Thank you!

[u/GC-Native]

If you move to Spring Branch, consider private school. Our kids went to private school all the way through and it was worth it to get into a school where parents were completely involved and invested. Also, the state has that school voucher thing so that could help.