Neighborhood in Atascocita, Harris County

Living in Biscayne Bend, Atascocita

B-

17th of 28areas in Atascocita
Overall score 60 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Atascocita overall: B+

Biscayne Bend is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 17,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant0.9 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.0 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library4.0 mi

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

Population
17,480
Median rent
$1,830
Median home value
$395,000
Household income
$130,100
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Biscayne Bend

Biscayne Bend is a neighborhood in Atascocita with about 17,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2018), mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 45% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 17th of 28 areas in Atascocita, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Biscayne Bend

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Biscayne Bend

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Biscayne Bend report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,830, homes cost 3.0x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $130,100, 3.3% unemployed.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 31 min, 14% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    53% have a bachelor’s degree.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Biscayne Bend compared with Atascocita

Better than Atascocita

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 53%14 points higher than Atascocita (39%)
  • Average commute: 31 min12% lower than Atascocita (35 min)
  • Median household income: $130,10010% higher than Atascocita ($118,226)

Worse than Atascocita

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%12 points lower than Atascocita (83%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x17% higher than Atascocita (2.6x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 44%6 points higher than Atascocita (38%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BGroves ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD0.5 mi
  • CWest Lake MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD0.3 mi
  • CAtascocita High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Biscayne Bend

Median rent in Biscayne Bend is $1,830 a month, about the same as the Atascocita median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $395,000, 28% higher than the Atascocita median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,918 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAtascocitaTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Atascocita$1,830$1,849$1,403
Median home value28% higher than Atascocita$395,000$307,400$283,800
Home value to income17% higher than Atascocita3.0x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Atascocita44%38%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Atascocita71%83%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Atascocita7.3%3.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Atascocita201820061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,918
Mortgage payment
$2,162
Property tax
$756
Median rent, for comparison
$1,830

Based on a $395,000 home in Biscayne Bend, 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 income10% higher than Atascocita$130,100$118,226$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Atascocita3.3%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Atascocita13%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points higher than Atascocita53%39%34%
Average commute12% lower than Atascocita31 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Atascocita14%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Atascocita2.4%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Atascocita99%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Biscayne Bend

Under 1831%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6434%
65 and over4.5%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Black39%
Asian5.5%
Other or more than one race5.5%

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. B-North Fort WorthFort Worth
  2. B-East PlanoPlano
  3. BCentral BenbrookBenbrook

Questions about Biscayne Bend

Is Biscayne Bend a good place to live?

Biscayne Bend is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 17,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Biscayne Bend?

Median rent in Biscayne Bend is $1,830 a month, about the same as the Atascocita median. The median home is worth $395,000, 28% higher than the Atascocita median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Atascocita.

What schools serve Biscayne Bend?

The closest rated public schools are Groves Elementary (elementary, rated B), West Lake Middle (middle, rated C) 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 1 Census block group closest to the Biscayne Bend 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.