Atascocita is a greatly populated, affluent area located northeast of Houston, bordering the west side of Lake Houston. A beloved area, Atascocita has been named one of the "Best Places to Retire" by U.S. News & World Report. Known for the Atascocita Country Club, stretching across four miles of lakefront on beautiful Lake Houston, it has some of the best amenities and service in the country. In addition to the club, the Atascocita community has many golf courses, parks, country clubs, and must-visit landmarks, attracting both nearby and distant travelers to pay a visit to Atascocita.
Our History
In the 1960s, the city of Houston annexed portions of what would later become Atascocita, but then it was de-annexed a decade later. Over the years, Atascocita became of the most robust areas in the Greater Houston Area with over 15 neighborhoods in the 1990s. Today, Atascocita remains a great attraction as it was listed as one of the top ten notable high growth areas in the United States in 2009.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Atascocita had a population of 65,844. In 2017, approximately 24,513 households were counted in the area. Additionally, the homeowner vacancy rate was less than 1 percent, and the median rent was $1,336 per month. Of married couples in Atascocita, over 90% are homeowners. In fact, of all residents of Atascocita, more than 80% are homeowners.
Primary and Secondary Education
Atascocita has many local schools for its residents to attend. Elementary schools include Atascocita Springs, Eagle Springs, Oaks, Pine Forest, Timbers, and Whispering Pines. Neighboring schools in Kingwood and Houston serve portions of Atascocita. Middle schools include the Atascocita Middle School in Houston, the Humble Middle School, the Wood Creek Middle School in Atascocita, and more. While portions of Atascocita are served by outer schools, such as Humble High School, most of our population attends Atascocita High School in Atascocita. Modeled after Thomas Jefferson's iconic Monticello estate, Atascocita High School property is valued at $46.9 million. In 2010, the Texas State Board of Education recognized Atascocita High School for its quality of education and success rates.
Local Restaurants
Not only do we take great pride in our youth and their education, but we also take great pride in how Atascocita has developed a great sense of community. Good food is an everyday staple in tight-knit communities, and we are proud of the high quality of our local restaurants. Serving various cuisines, we offer a diverse food experience. Some local favorites include Tin Roof BBQ, Italiano's Restaurant and Curry Sultan. All these restaurants are affordable, offer a variety of choices and are well-known establishments in the Atascocita community.
Parks and Landmarks
Travelers from across the U.S. visit Atascocita mostly for our great recreational features, especially golf and tennis on Lake Houston. For example, the Lindsay/ Lyons Park and Sports Complex in Atascocita has 10 lighted baseball fields, 2 lighted American football fields, picnic tables and pavilions, 4 lighted softball fields, 18 unlighted football fields, 2 playgrounds for children of all physical abilities, a sensory garden for children with impaired sight, picnic tables, pavilions, barbeque grills and restroom facilities. There is also a beautiful, scenic paved walking trail around the playground, capturing the essence of Atascocita. Tourists also visit our well-known landmarks, including the Battleship Texas State Historic Site, the Old Hanging Oak, Vince's Bridge Historic Site, San Jacinto Monument and Museum, Wunderlich Farm and Historic Klein and more local attractions.
If you're a visitor who is tempted to make this your home, Atascocita is a place where you can discover new attractions, form friendships, and live in a safe environment. For all those who have visited the great attractions, including the golf courses and parks, and are envious of the gorgeous well-trimmed acres of picnic grounds, Atascocita also has local businesses, including lawn care services, that offer top-rated services to residents. If you own a home in our area or in the process of relocating to Atascocita, you can feel confident that Lawn Love will provide you with the highest quality lawn care and quality that reflects the pride of Atascocita.
