Neighborhood in Atascocita, Harris County

Living in Princeton Park, Atascocita

A-

7th of 28areas in Atascocita
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Atascocita overall: B+

Princeton Park is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 5,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 28 areas we score in Atascocita. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (2 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.9 mi

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

Population
5,360
Median rent
$2,860
Median home value
$372,000
Household income
$164,600
Average commute
40 min
Homes owned
99%
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What it's like to live in Princeton Park

Princeton Park is a neighborhood in Atascocita with about 5,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2013), mostly owner-occupied (99%) and 47% of households with children.

Our grade for Princeton Park is A-. That puts it 7th of 28 areas we grade in Atascocita, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Princeton Park

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $164,600, 39% higher than the Atascocita median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 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 Princeton Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,860, 55% higher than the Atascocita median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 40 minutes, against 35 for Atascocita as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Princeton Park report card

Each grade compares Princeton Park 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 $2,860, homes cost 2.3x income.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $164,600, 6.6% unemployed.

    84 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 40 min, 13% work from home.

    2 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+

    99% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

Princeton Park compared with Atascocita

Better than Atascocita

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%38 points lower than Atascocita (38%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 99%16 points higher than Atascocita (83%)
  • Median household income: $164,60039% higher than Atascocita ($118,226)

Worse than Atascocita

  • Median rent: $2,86055% higher than Atascocita ($1,849)
  • Average commute: 40 min14% higher than Atascocita (35 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 6.6%2 points higher than Atascocita (4.8%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BEagle Springs ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD0.4 mi
  • CWest Lake MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD1.2 mi
  • CAtascocita High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Princeton Park

Median rent in Princeton Park is $2,860 a month, 55% higher than the Atascocita median. A household would need about $114,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $372,000, 21% higher than the Atascocita median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,766 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAtascocitaTexas
Median rent55% higher than Atascocita$2,860$1,849$1,403
Median home value21% higher than Atascocita$372,000$307,400$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than Atascocita2.3x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent38 points lower than Atascocita0%38%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Atascocita99%83%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Atascocita0%3.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Atascocita201320061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,766
Mortgage payment
$2,036
Property tax
$730
Median rent, for comparison
$2,860

Based on a $372,000 home in Princeton Park, 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 income39% higher than Atascocita$164,600$118,226$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Atascocita6.6%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Atascocita0%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points higher than Atascocita54%39%34%
Average commute14% higher than Atascocita40 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Atascocita13%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Atascocita0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Atascocita98%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 Princeton Park

Under 1832%
18 to 3411%
35 to 6449%
65 and over8.4%
Race and ethnicity
White42%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Black25%
Asian1.9%
Other or more than one race5.0%

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. 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. 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. B+Fairway Ranch EstatesRoyse City
  2. BPecan CrossingNew Braunfels
  3. B-Stewart PeninsulaThe Colony

Questions about Princeton Park

Is Princeton Park a good place to live?

Princeton Park is a neighborhood in Atascocita, TX, home to about 5,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th 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 Princeton Park?

Renters in Princeton Park pay a median of $2,860 a month, 55% higher than the Atascocita median. The median home is worth $372,000, 21% higher than the Atascocita median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Atascocita.

What schools serve Princeton Park?

The closest rated public schools are Eagle Springs Elementary (elementary, rated B), West Lake 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 Princeton Park 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.