Neighborhood in Atascocita, Harris County

Living in Oaks of Atascocita, Atascocita

B

11th of 28areas in Atascocita
Overall score 68 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Atascocita overall: B+

Oaks of Atascocita is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (17 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
1,800
Median rent
$2,270
Median home value
$253,000
Household income
$107,500
Average commute
40 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in Oaks of Atascocita

Oaks of Atascocita is a neighborhood in Atascocita with about 1,800 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 43% of households with children.

Our grade for Oaks of Atascocita is B. That puts it 11th of 28 areas we grade in Atascocita, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Oaks of Atascocita

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Oaks of Atascocita

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,270, 23% higher than the Atascocita median.
  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.8% across Atascocita.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 40 minutes, against 35 for Atascocita as a whole.

Oaks of Atascocita report card

Each grade compares Oaks of Atascocita 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 $2,270, homes cost 2.4x income.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $107,500, 11% unemployed.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    17 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.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 40 min, 5.4% work from home.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Oaks of Atascocita compared with Atascocita

Better than Atascocita

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 20%17 points lower than Atascocita (38%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 93%10 points higher than Atascocita (83%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 5.2%4 points higher than Atascocita (1.1%)

Worse than Atascocita

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 28%11 points lower than Atascocita (39%)
  • Median rent: $2,27023% higher than Atascocita ($1,849)
  • Unemployment rate: 11%6 points higher than Atascocita (4.8%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DOaks ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD0.4 mi
  • CTimberwood MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD0.9 mi
  • CAtascocita High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Oaks of Atascocita

Median rent in Oaks of Atascocita is $2,270 a month, 23% higher than the Atascocita median. A household would need about $91,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $253,000, 18% lower than the Atascocita median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,819 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAtascocitaTexas
Median rent23% higher than Atascocita$2,270$1,849$1,403
Median home value18% lower than Atascocita$253,000$307,400$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than Atascocita2.4x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points lower than Atascocita20%38%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Atascocita93%83%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Atascocita8.0%3.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Atascocita198020061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,819
Mortgage payment
$1,385
Property tax
$434
Median rent, for comparison
$2,270

Based on a $253,000 home in Oaks of Atascocita, 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 income9% lower than Atascocita$107,500$118,226$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Atascocita11%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Atascocita4.2%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Atascocita28%39%34%
Average commute14% higher than Atascocita40 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Atascocita5.4%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Atascocita5.2%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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Oaks of Atascocita

Under 1832%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6432%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black17%
Asian5.5%
Other or more than one race17%

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+Cypresswood LakeSpring
  2. B+Blackbird EstatesMidland
  3. B-The W'sThe Colony

Questions about Oaks of Atascocita

Is Oaks of Atascocita a good place to live?

Oaks of Atascocita is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Oaks of Atascocita?

Renters in Oaks of Atascocita pay a median of $2,270 a month, 23% higher than the Atascocita median. The median home is worth $253,000, 18% lower than the Atascocita median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Atascocita.

What schools serve Oaks of Atascocita?

The closest rated public schools are Oaks Elementary (elementary, rated D), Timberwood 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 Oaks of Atascocita 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.