Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Manvel, TX
$502,900Median listing price
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About Manvel
Manvel has transformed from a sleepy farm town into one of the Houston metro's hottest growth corridors, straddling SH 288 about 25 miles south of downtown Houston. Housing is a two-track market: large new master-planned communities (Pomona, Rodeo Palms, and others) with resort-style amenities alongside rural acreage and older ranch homes.
Home prices in Manvel
The median listing price in Manvel is $502,900.
Top places in Manvel
- Pomona — Hillwood's master-planned community with a lazy river, lakes, and village events.
- Rodeo Palms — established master-planned community with golf-course surroundings.
- Croix Park — city park with sports fields and playgrounds.
- Del Bello Lakes — amenity lakes in the master-planned neighborhoods.
- Froberg's Farm (nearby in Alvin) — farm market and seasonal festivals.
- Bayou Wildlife Zoo (nearby in Alvin) — hands-on wildlife park.
- Pearland Town Center — major shopping and dining about 10–15 minutes east.
Commuting from Manvel
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 30–40 minutes via SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
- Park-and-ride service along the 288 corridor serves downtown commuters.
Manvel FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Manvel, TX?
The median listing price in Manvel is $502,900. Median listing price · Homes.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Manvel, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 30–40 minutes via SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.