Northtown Plaza

Northtown Plaza is a well-established community shopping center strategically positioned at the northeast corner of I-45 and East Tidwell Road in Houston, Texas, just 5 miles north of downtown. With 190,529 square feet of retail space, this open-air center has evolved to serve the diverse needs of Houston's Independence Heights neighborhood and surrounding communities. The center benefits from exceptional visibility and access, with over 220,000 vehicles passing daily on I-45 and 21,000 on East Tidwell Road. Anchored by El Rancho Supermercado, a popular Hispanic grocery chain, Northtown Plaza features a strong mix of national value retailers including dd's Discounts, Dollar Tree, City Gear, Hibbett Sports, and WSS Shoes, complemented by local favorites like China Border restaurant and Gomez Western Wear. The center serves a dense population of over 130,000 residents within 3 miles and is conveniently located near Independence Heights Hospital, making it a vital retail hub for everyday shopping, dining, and services in this thriving Houston community.

Northtown Plaza serves a diverse, working-class community with a dense population of over 130,000 residents within 3 miles. The trade area features average household incomes of $62,654 within 1 mile, increasing to $111,691 within 3 miles, indicating a mix of value-conscious shoppers and middle-income families. The center's tenant mix, including El Rancho Supermercado and discount retailers like dd's Discounts and Dollar Tree, caters primarily to Hispanic and multicultural families seeking everyday necessities and value-oriented shopping. The location just 5 miles north of downtown Houston attracts both neighborhood residents and commuters from the 220,000+ daily vehicles on I-45, with shopping patterns focused on grocery, essential retail, and quick-service dining.