Neighborhood in Atascocita, Harris County

Living in Parkside, Atascocita

B-

15th of 28areas in Atascocita
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Atascocita overall: B+

Parkside is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (3 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
2,340
Median rent
$1,920
Median home value
$288,000
Household income
$115,900
Average commute
38 min
Homes owned
87%
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What it's like to live in Parkside

Parkside is a neighborhood in Atascocita with about 2,300 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 21% of households with children.

Our grade for Parkside is B-. That puts it 15th of 28 areas we grade in Atascocita, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Parkside

  • 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 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Parkside

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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.

Parkside report card

Each grade compares Parkside 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 $1,920, homes cost 2.5x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $115,900, 7.4% unemployed.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    23 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 38 min, 7.7% work from home.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    87% of homes owner-occupied.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Parkside compared with Atascocita

Better than Atascocita

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%5 points higher than Atascocita (83%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%2 points lower than Atascocita (15%)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x4% lower than Atascocita (2.6x)

Worse than Atascocita

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 25%13 points lower than Atascocita (39%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 95%3 points lower than Atascocita (97%)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.4%3 points higher than Atascocita (4.8%)

Closest public schools

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

  • COak Forest ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD0.4 mi
  • BAtascocita MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD1.1 mi
  • CAtascocita High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Parkside

Median rent in Parkside is $1,920 a month, about the same as the Atascocita median. A household would need about $77,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $288,000, 6% lower than the Atascocita median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,011 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAtascocitaTexas
Median rent4% higher than Atascocita$1,920$1,849$1,403
Median home value6% lower than Atascocita$288,000$307,400$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than Atascocita2.5x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Atascocita36%38%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Atascocita87%83%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Atascocita5.5%3.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Atascocita199920061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,011
Mortgage payment
$1,576
Property tax
$434
Median rent, for comparison
$1,920

Based on a $288,000 home in Parkside, 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$115,900$118,226$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Atascocita7.4%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Atascocita6.2%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Atascocita25%39%34%
Average commute6% higher than Atascocita38 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Atascocita7.7%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Atascocita0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Atascocita95%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 Parkside

Under 1814%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6444%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Black13%
Asian3.7%
Other or more than one race3.4%

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+Southeast Missouri CityMissouri City
  2. B+LakesideOdessa
  3. B+Blackbird EstatesMidland

Questions about Parkside

Is Parkside a good place to live?

Parkside is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Parkside?

Renters in Parkside pay a median of $1,920 a month, 4% higher than the Atascocita median. The median home is worth $288,000, 6% lower than the Atascocita median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Atascocita.

What schools serve Parkside?

The closest rated public schools are Oak Forest Elementary (elementary, rated C), Atascocita Middle (middle, rated B) 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 Parkside 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.