Texas Medical Center - Rice Village

Considered the hub of growth and opportunity in the city of Houston, the Texas Medical Center and the adjacent Rice Village area is one of the most vibrant and exciting in Houston. The world-famous Texas Medical Center and the renowned Rice University anchor this area. Both of these facilities are next to Hermann Park and the Museum District. The new Houston Metro Light Rail system offers commuters a convenient connection to the south including the Reliant Center area and downtown Houston to the north.

The Texas Medical Center

Covering more than 700 acres, the Texas Medical Center offers world-class medical care to almost five million patient visits a year. As a global destination, patients come to Houston seeking a wide range of specialized medical services and the cutting-edge research. With a combined budget of $4.6 billion for its' member institutions, the Texas Medical Center has an $11.5 billion impact on Houston’s local economy. Nearly 80,000 jobs are tied to the area in and around the Texas Medical Center and Rice Village.

Memorial Hermann Hospital

A founding member of the Texas Medical Center, the Memorial Hermann Hospital is home to one of the city’s two Level One Trauma Centers. Memorial Hermann Hospital also operates Life Flight. With a stellar reputation for air ambulance service, Life Flight was implemented Dr. Red Duke in 1976.

St. Luke's Episcopal Health System

St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System is a second anchor tenant for the Texas Medical Center. Under the St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System umbrella, patients can select from St. Luke’s Hospital, St. Luke’s Health Network, St. Luke’s Health Charities, and the Kelsey-Seybold Management Company. St. Luke’s has established a world-class reputation for providing cutting-edge care in heart treatment provided by the world-renowned Texas Heart Institute. This facility has ranked year in and year out as one of the top ten cardiovascular centers in the country for the last 16 years.

Rice University

Located directly across the street from the Texas Medical Center, you will find the nationally recognized institution of Rice University. Rice offers a world-renown faculty, complimented by a low student-teacher ratio.As a national leader in college scholastics, Rice University has a high number of National Merit Scholars. This Ivy League type school of Texas has a $2.5 billion endowment which encourages Rice University to compete with the best schools in the nation.

The Texas Medical Center Real Estate

Houston home buyers will find homes in and around the Texas Medical Center area to typically range in price from the low $200,000 to just under $2 million. Offering a unique blend of newer existing homes and older affordable existing homes built in the 1980's, there is something for every taste and budget.

The Texas Medical Center Area Information Guide

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