Neighborhood in Atascocita, Harris County

Living in Cedar Meadows, Atascocita

A-

2nd of 28areas in Atascocita
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Atascocita overall: B+

Cedar Meadows is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.6 mi
Pharmacy1.6 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library4.3 mi

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

Population
3,050
Median rent
$1,600
Median home value
$376,000
Household income
$210,600
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in Cedar Meadows

Cedar Meadows is a neighborhood in Atascocita with about 3,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 62% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 28 areas in Atascocita, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Cedar Meadows

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,600, 13% lower than the Atascocita median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $210,600, 78% higher than the Atascocita median.

Cons of living in Cedar Meadows

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

Cedar Meadows report card

Each grade compares Cedar Meadows 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 $1,600, homes cost 1.8x income.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $210,600, 1.7% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    35 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 35 min, 8.3% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    56% have a bachelor’s degree.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    11% of adults uninsured.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Cedar Meadows compared with Atascocita

Better than Atascocita

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%38 points lower than Atascocita (38%)
  • Median household income: $210,60078% higher than Atascocita ($118,226)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 56%17 points higher than Atascocita (39%)

Worse than Atascocita

  • People below the poverty line: 9.7%2 points higher than Atascocita (7.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCentennial ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD0.3 mi
  • CWest Lake MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD0.8 mi
  • CSummer Creek High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Cedar Meadows

Median rent in Cedar Meadows is $1,600 a month, 13% lower than the Atascocita median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $376,000, 22% higher than the Atascocita median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,838 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAtascocitaTexas
Median rent13% lower than Atascocita$1,600$1,849$1,403
Median home value22% higher than Atascocita$376,000$307,400$283,800
Home value to income31% lower than Atascocita1.8x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent38 points lower than Atascocita0%38%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Atascocita86%83%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Atascocita4.4%3.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Atascocita201420061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,838
Mortgage payment
$2,058
Property tax
$780
Median rent, for comparison
$1,600

Based on a $376,000 home in Cedar Meadows, 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 income78% higher than Atascocita$210,600$118,226$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Atascocita1.7%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Atascocita9.7%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points higher than Atascocita56%39%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Atascocita35 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Atascocita8.3%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Atascocita3.2%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Atascocita100%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Cedar Meadows

Under 1833%
18 to 3411%
35 to 6454%
65 and over1.5%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Black19%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race7.0%

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. 3A-Kings River
  3. 4A-Meridian Cove at Lake Montage
  4. 5A-Atascocita ShoresMedian rent $1,640
  5. 6A-Sierra Ridge
  6. 7A-Princeton ParkMedian rent $2,860
  7. 8A-Pinehurst of AtascocitaMedian rent $1,740
  8. 9B+Golfers VillageMedian rent $1,170

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Prado Verde Addition Number 1 ColoniaEl Paso
  2. A-Green TreeMidland
  3. B+Fairway Ranch EstatesRoyse City

Questions about Cedar Meadows

Is Cedar Meadows a good place to live?

Cedar Meadows is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Cedar Meadows?

Median rent in Cedar Meadows is $1,600 a month, 13% lower than the Atascocita median. The median home is worth $376,000, 22% higher than the Atascocita median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Atascocita.

What schools serve Cedar Meadows?

The closest rated public schools are Centennial Elementary (elementary, rated C), West Lake Middle (middle, rated C) and Summer Creek 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 Cedar Meadows 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.