Neighborhood in Atascocita, Harris County

Living in Meridian Cove at Lake Montage, Atascocita

A-

4th of 28areas in Atascocita
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Atascocita overall: B+

Meridian Cove at Lake Montage is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (20 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library3.6 mi

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

Population
1,280
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$434,000
Household income
$196,800
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Meridian Cove at Lake Montage

Meridian Cove at Lake Montage is a neighborhood in Atascocita with about 1,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 41% of households with children.

Our grade for Meridian Cove at Lake Montage is A-. That puts it 4th of 28 areas we grade in Atascocita, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Meridian Cove at Lake Montage

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $196,800, 66% higher than the Atascocita median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Meridian Cove at Lake Montage

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 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.

Meridian Cove at Lake Montage report card

Each grade compares Meridian Cove at Lake Montage 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+

    Homes cost 2.2x income.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $196,800, 4.5% unemployed.

    83 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 28 min, 2.0% work from home.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    11% of adults uninsured.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Meridian Cove at Lake Montage compared with Atascocita

Better than Atascocita

  • Median household income: $196,80066% higher than Atascocita ($118,226)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%17 points higher than Atascocita (83%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 54%15 points higher than Atascocita (39%)

Worse than Atascocita

No measure is clearly worse than Atascocita.

Closest public schools

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

  • CAtascocita Springs ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD0.9 mi
  • DHumble MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD1 mi
  • CAtascocita High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Meridian Cove at Lake Montage

The median home is worth $434,000, 41% higher than the Atascocita median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,105 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAtascocitaTexas
Median home value41% higher than Atascocita$434,000$307,400$283,800
Home value to income15% lower than Atascocita2.2x2.6x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Atascocita100%83%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Atascocita0%3.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Atascocita200520061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,105
Mortgage payment
$2,376
Property tax
$730

Based on a $434,000 home in Meridian Cove at Lake Montage, 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 income66% higher than Atascocita$196,800$118,226$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Atascocita4.5%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Atascocita3.1%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points higher than Atascocita54%39%34%
Average commute22% lower than Atascocita28 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Atascocita2.0%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Atascocita0%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Meridian Cove at Lake Montage

Under 1828%
18 to 349.4%
35 to 6443%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White73%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black8.7%
Asian3.9%
Other or more than one race4.2%

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. 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-Green TreeMidland
  2. ABohl's PlacePflugerville
  3. B+Fairway Ranch EstatesRoyse City

Questions about Meridian Cove at Lake Montage

Is Meridian Cove at Lake Montage a good place to live?

Meridian Cove at Lake Montage is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Meridian Cove at Lake Montage?

The median home is worth $434,000, 41% higher than the Atascocita median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Atascocita.

What schools serve Meridian Cove at Lake Montage?

The closest rated public schools are Atascocita Springs Elementary (elementary, rated C), Humble Middle (middle, rated D) 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 Meridian Cove at Lake Montage 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.