# Texas Medical Center vs other Houston submarkets

> Texas Medical Center (prime, ~$44/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Houston Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Texas Medical Center sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $44/sqft/yr vs city average 35.
- Compared submarkets: Downtown (trophy), Galleria / Uptown (prime), Energy Corridor (established).

## Key facts
- **city**: Houston
- **submarket**: Texas Medical Center
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $44/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $35/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 26.7%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Texas Medical Center in Houston?
Downtown, Galleria / Uptown, Energy Corridor

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/houston/texas-medical-center/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.