Hockley, TX community by EMBER ranks in the top five in Houston and top 20 nationally
(Houston, Texas – Jan. XX, 2026) — The Grand Prairie, a 1,730-acre master-planned community in Hockley, Texas, developed by EMBER, again ranks among the nation’s 50 top selling master planned communities for a second consecutive year on the prestigious annual lists prepared by recognized industry experts John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC), and RCLCO Real Estate Consulting (RCLCO). Both independent research firms compile their rankings based on new home sales.
The Grand Prairie, with 639 home sales for 2025, ranks #15 nationally on the 50 Top-SellingMaster Planned Community list published by JBREC and #17 on the Top 50 list published by RCLCO. Last year, The Grand Prairie ranked #39 on the JBREC list and #41 on the RCLCO listfor the community’s first year of sales. Moving into the top 20 on each for 2025 reflect thecommunity’s continued accelerated growth.
Generally, the Greater Houston area is a competitive master-planned community market that makes a strong showing compared to other major metropolitan areas, with The Grand Prairie joined by eight other area communities making the RCLCO list. A total of 21 communities fromTexas made the list.
“We’re very pleased with how homeowners have embraced the lifestyle at The Grand Prairie,” said EMBER SPOKESPERSON. “From the beginning, our goal was to create a remarkable community that celebrates its natural surroundings and thoughtfully complements the nature trails and lakes with an exceptional collection of resort-style pools and amenities. We created the kind of place where we would want to live, and it is gratifying to see Houston area homebuyers respond so positively.”
By combining carefully curated amenities with expansive natural surroundings, and quality homes in a range of styles and prices from mid-$200,000 to more than $700,000, EMBER delivers across every dimension, reinforcing The Grand Prairie a preferred choice among discerning Houston area homebuyers.
A hidden gem tucked in quietly behind Texas Highway 290, highlights of The Grand Prairie include The Starlight, 3.5-acre amenity complex with a resort-style swimming pool, splash pad, two pickleball courts, a children’s playground, and an open-air pavilion, all slated to open soon. Meanwhile, the community’s amenity acreage will triple when construction finishes on The Sundancer, a six-acre recreational complex that includes a family swimming pool, an adult swimming pool, a splash park, a children’s playground, and The Sundancer building, an elevated 6,700-square-foot community gathering space and event center. Perched at a prime elevation, The Sundancer features floor-to-ceiling windows oriented for the best views of the majestic sunsets that are a hallmark of The Grand Prairie. The Sundancer complex is slated to open later this year.
For those who love nature, The Grand Prairie offers abundant natural wonders including miles of interconnected trails, 450 acres of parks and multiple recreational lakes. The largest of these is Lake Ember, which spans 70 acres, and offers the perfect venue for kayaking, paddleboarding or fishing. There is also The Overlook, a 40-foot manmade hill featuring a trail that spirals upward to offer sweeping prairie vistas from the top.
The Grand Prairie offers homes from seven distinguished home builders that include David Weekley Homes, Lennar, Perry Homes, Shea Homes, Sitterle Homes, Village Builders and Westin Homes. Visitors can begin their tour at The Grand Prairie’s award-winning Welcome Center and explore ten stunning model homes open daily.
When fully complete, The Grand Prairie community will include about 6,000 homes on 1,730acres.
To learn more, visit thegrandprairietx.com.
