Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Hillcrest, TX
$329,990Median listing price
BrazoriaArea
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About Hillcrest
Hillcrest is a tiny village in northeastern Brazoria County, just east of Alvin, with a population in the low hundreds. Housing is rural homesteads and acreage — a quiet, no-commercial-base enclave.
Home prices in Hillcrest
The median listing price in Hillcrest is $329,990.
Top places in Hillcrest
- Froberg's Farm (nearby in Alvin) — farm market, fall pumpkin patch, and seasonal events.
- Bayou Wildlife Zoo (nearby in Alvin) — hands-on wildlife park.
- Nolan Ryan Center (nearby in Alvin) — exhibit honoring the city's famous son.
- Alvin Historical Museum (nearby in Alvin) — local history in a restored 1920s bank.
- Bob Briscoe Park (nearby in Alvin) — sports fields and picnic space.
- Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge — birding and boardwalks a short drive south.
Commuting from Hillcrest
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 45–55 minutes (about 40 miles), typically via Alvin to SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
- No direct transit service to downtown Houston.
Hillcrest FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hillcrest, TX?
The median listing price in Hillcrest is $329,990. Median listing price · USDA properties · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hillcrest, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 45–55 minutes (about 40 miles), typically via Alvin to SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.