1940s. Unlike surrounding communities like the City of West University Place and Southampton, by 2002 few of the original houses in Southgate had been demolished and replaced with new development. Because there is less variety in the housing styles, the pricing range was more narrow than in other areas. In 2002 the lowest housing prices were a bit below $300,000 ($ in current money) and most of the original two-story houses sold in the $400,000 ($ in current money) range. The small number of newer houses often had prices of over $700,000 ($ in current money). In 2002 Feser said that Southgate had similarities to the communities making up Morningside Place. By 2010 the housing stock included several restored 1930s houses and some more recent modern houses. Raj Mankad of the Houston Chronicle said that the housing stock "demonstrates both stability and openness to innovation." Demographics In 2005 Allison Cook said "There's just more disposable income in Southampton, Broad Acres and storied Shadow Lawn than in Southgate". Government and infrastructure The Southgate Civic Club operates the community. It includes an architectural review as part of its deed restrictions, described by Raj Mankad of the Houston Chronicle as "strong." Houston Fire Department Fire Station 37 is located at 3828 Aberdeen Way. Houston Fire Department Station 33 Braes Heights Medical Center is near the Texas Medical Center at 7100 Fannin @ South Braeswood . It is within Houston City Council District C. The neighborhood is within the Houston Police Department's South Central Patrol Division . Patrol services are contracted to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office. The Rice Area Constable Service patrols the community, charging it $200 yearly. On some streets parking is restricted, because the community is in proximity to the Texas Medical Center. Southgate is in Texas's 7th congressional district . Harris Health System (formerly Harris County Hospital District) designated Martin Luther King Health Center in southeast Houston for ZIP code 77030. The nearest public hospital is Ben Taub General Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Education Public schools Roberts Elementary School is located in Southgate. Southgate is zoned to Houston Independent School District schools, including Roberts, Pershing Middle School (located in Braeswood Place - Any student zoned to Pershing may apply to Pin Oak Middle School's regular program), and Lamar High School (Upper Kirby). Roberts has a magnet program in the fine arts. As of 2002 the school