Neighborhood in Atascocita, Harris County

Living in BlackStone Creek, Atascocita

B-

18th of 28areas in Atascocita
Overall score 59 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Atascocita overall: B+

BlackStone Creek is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (20 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
3,820
Median rent
$1,810
Median home value
$215,000
Household income
$115,000
Average commute
41 min
Homes owned
85%
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What it's like to live in BlackStone Creek

BlackStone Creek is a neighborhood in Atascocita with about 3,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2013), mostly owner-occupied (85%) and 63% of households with children.

Our grade for BlackStone Creek is B-. That puts it 18th of 28 areas we grade in Atascocita, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in BlackStone Creek

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in BlackStone Creek

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 41 minutes, against 35 for Atascocita as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

BlackStone Creek report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,810, homes cost 1.9x income.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $115,000, 1.3% unemployed.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    20 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 41 min, 7.6% work from home.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    9.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    23% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    85% of homes owner-occupied.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

BlackStone Creek compared with Atascocita

Better than Atascocita

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%38 points lower than Atascocita (38%)
  • Home value to income: 1.9x28% lower than Atascocita (2.6x)
  • People below the poverty line: 0.2%7 points lower than Atascocita (7.4%)

Worse than Atascocita

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%30 points lower than Atascocita (39%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 88%9 points lower than Atascocita (97%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 23%8 points higher than Atascocita (15%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CWhispering Pines ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD0.8 mi
  • DHumble MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD1.1 mi
  • CHumble High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in BlackStone Creek

Median rent in BlackStone Creek is $1,810 a month, about the same as the Atascocita median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $215,000, 30% lower than the Atascocita median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,533 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAtascocitaTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Atascocita$1,810$1,849$1,403
Median home value30% lower than Atascocita$215,000$307,400$283,800
Home value to income28% lower than Atascocita1.9x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent38 points lower than Atascocita0%38%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Atascocita85%83%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Atascocita0%3.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Atascocita201320061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,533
Mortgage payment
$1,177
Property tax
$356
Median rent, for comparison
$1,810

Based on a $215,000 home in BlackStone Creek, 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$115,000$118,226$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Atascocita1.3%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Atascocita0.2%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher30 points lower than Atascocita9.3%39%34%
Average commute17% higher than Atascocita41 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Atascocita7.6%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Atascocita0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Atascocita88%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 BlackStone Creek

Under 1835%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6433%
65 and over1.6%
Race and ethnicity
White3.9%
Hispanic or Latino64%
Black23%
Asian7.0%
Other or more than one race1.6%

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-LyndaleOdessa
  2. C-WoodgateHouston
  3. BSouth BudaBuda

Questions about BlackStone Creek

Is BlackStone Creek a good place to live?

BlackStone Creek is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in BlackStone Creek?

Renters in BlackStone Creek pay a median of $1,810 a month, about the same as the Atascocita median. The median home is worth $215,000, 30% lower than the Atascocita median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Atascocita.

What schools serve BlackStone Creek?

The closest rated public schools are Whispering Pines Elementary (elementary, rated C), Humble Middle (middle, rated D) and Humble 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 BlackStone Creek 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.