Neighborhood in Atascocita, Harris County

Living in Pines of Atascocita, Atascocita

D-

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

Pines of Atascocita is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 28th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Jobs and income scores low (10 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (0 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
980
Median rent
$1,330
Median home value
$236,000
Household income
$42,300
Average commute
54 min
Homes owned
34%
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What it's like to live in Pines of Atascocita

Pines of Atascocita is a neighborhood in Atascocita with about 1,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), mostly rented (66% of homes) and 36% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in Pines of Atascocita

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,330, 28% lower than the Atascocita median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Pines of Atascocita

  • Higher poverty. 14% of residents live below the poverty line, against 7.4% across Atascocita.
  • Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.8% across Atascocita.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 54 minutes, against 35 for Atascocita as a whole.

Pines of Atascocita report card

Each grade compares Pines 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 C-

    Median rent $1,330, homes cost 5.6x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $42,300, 12% unemployed.

    10 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 54 min, 2.2% work from home.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    61% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    16% of adults uninsured.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    34% of homes owner-occupied.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Pines of Atascocita compared with Atascocita

Better than Atascocita

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 61%22 points higher than Atascocita (39%)
  • Median rent: $1,33028% lower than Atascocita ($1,849)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%3 points higher than Atascocita (97%)

Worse than Atascocita

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 34%48 points lower than Atascocita (83%)
  • Home value to income: 5.6x115% higher than Atascocita (2.6x)
  • Median household income: $42,30064% lower than Atascocita ($118,226)

Closest public schools

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

  • CMaplebrook ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD0.9 mi
  • BAtascocita MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD1.4 mi
  • CAtascocita High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in Pines of Atascocita

Median rent in Pines of Atascocita is $1,330 a month, 28% lower than the Atascocita median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $236,000, 23% lower than the Atascocita median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,665 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAtascocitaTexas
Median rent28% lower than Atascocita$1,330$1,849$1,403
Median home value23% lower than Atascocita$236,000$307,400$283,800
Home value to income115% higher than Atascocita5.6x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Atascocita49%38%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them48 points lower than Atascocita34%83%63%
Vacant homes18 points higher than Atascocita22%3.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Atascocita200220061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,665
Mortgage payment
$1,292
Property tax
$374
Median rent, for comparison
$1,330

Based on a $236,000 home in Pines 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 income64% lower than Atascocita$42,300$118,226$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than Atascocita12%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points higher than Atascocita14%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points higher than Atascocita61%39%34%
Average commute52% higher than Atascocita54 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Atascocita2.2%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 floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Pines of Atascocita

Under 1820%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6445%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White47%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Black11%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race4.6%

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. C-Parmer ParkAustin
  2. D+Southeast GranburyGranbury
  3. DShady Acre Mobile Home ParkNew Braunfels

Questions about Pines of Atascocita

Is Pines of Atascocita a good place to live?

Pines of Atascocita is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 28th 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 Pines of Atascocita?

Median rent in Pines of Atascocita is $1,330 a month, 28% lower than the Atascocita median. The median home is worth $236,000, 23% lower than the Atascocita median. A median home costs 5.6x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Atascocita.

What schools serve Pines of Atascocita?

The closest rated public schools are Maplebrook 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 Pines 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.