Neighborhood in Atascocita, Harris County

Living in Atascocita South, Atascocita

B

14th of 28areas in Atascocita
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Atascocita overall: B+

Atascocita South is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
5,040
Median rent
$2,170
Median home value
$246,000
Household income
$117,200
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in Atascocita South

Atascocita South is a neighborhood in Atascocita with about 5,000 residents, homes built around 1991, mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 37% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 14th of 28 areas in Atascocita, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Atascocita South

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Atascocita South

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,170, 17% higher than the Atascocita median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Atascocita South report card

Each grade compares Atascocita South with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $2,170, homes cost 2.1x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $117,200, 6.8% unemployed.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 10% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

Atascocita South compared with Atascocita

Better than Atascocita

  • Home value to income: 2.1x19% lower than Atascocita (2.6x)
  • Vacant homes: 1.1%3 points lower than Atascocita (3.8%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%2 points lower than Atascocita (38%)

Worse than Atascocita

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%13 points lower than Atascocita (83%)
  • Median rent: $2,17017% higher than Atascocita ($1,849)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 35%4 points lower than Atascocita (39%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CTimbers ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD0.5 mi
  • BAtascocita MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD0.2 mi
  • CAtascocita High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Atascocita South

Median rent in Atascocita South is $2,170 a month, 17% higher than the Atascocita median. A household would need about $87,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $246,000, 20% lower than the Atascocita median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,757 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAtascocitaTexas
Median rent17% higher than Atascocita$2,170$1,849$1,403
Median home value20% lower than Atascocita$246,000$307,400$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than Atascocita2.1x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Atascocita36%38%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points lower than Atascocita69%83%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Atascocita1.1%3.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Atascocita199120061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,757
Mortgage payment
$1,347
Property tax
$411
Median rent, for comparison
$2,170

Based on a $246,000 home in Atascocita South, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAtascocitaTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Atascocita$117,200$118,226$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Atascocita6.8%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Atascocita7.6%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Atascocita35%39%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Atascocita35 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Atascocita10%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Atascocita0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Atascocita97%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Atascocita South

Under 1834%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6437%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black39%
Asian3.0%
Other or more than one race5.0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Atascocita

  1. 1AMontecito Pointe at Lake MontageMedian rent $2,860
  2. 2A-Cedar MeadowsMedian rent $1,600
  3. 3A-Kings River
  4. 4A-Meridian Cove at Lake Montage
  5. 5A-Atascocita ShoresMedian rent $1,640
  6. 6A-Sierra Ridge
  7. 7A-Princeton ParkMedian rent $2,860
  8. 8A-Pinehurst of AtascocitaMedian rent $1,740

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Southeast Missouri CityMissouri City
  2. BCypresswood LakeHouston
  3. A-Preserve at Castle HillsSan Antonio

Questions about Atascocita South

Is Atascocita South a good place to live?

Atascocita South is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Atascocita South?

Median rent in Atascocita South is $2,170 a month, 17% higher than the Atascocita median. The median home is worth $246,000, 20% lower than the Atascocita median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Atascocita.

What schools serve Atascocita South?

The closest rated public schools are Timbers Elementary (elementary, rated C), Atascocita Middle (middle, rated B) and Atascocita High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Atascocita South name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.