Neighborhood in Baytown, Harris County

Living in Goose Creek Reserve, Baytown

C-

3rd of 10areas in Baytown
Overall score 36 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Baytown overall: F

Goose Creek Reserve is a neighborhood in Baytown, TX, home to about 12,100 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 10 areas we score in Baytown. It does best on internet access and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (14 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
12,080
Median rent
$1,490
Median home value
$222,000
Household income
$85,700
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
45%
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What it's like to live in Goose Creek Reserve

Goose Creek Reserve is a neighborhood in Baytown with about 12,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), a mix of owners and renters and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Goose Creek Reserve is C-. That puts it 3rd of 10 areas we grade in Baytown, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in Goose Creek Reserve

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $85,700, 43% higher than the Baytown median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Goose Creek Reserve

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Goose Creek Reserve report card

Each grade compares Goose Creek Reserve 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 $1,490, homes cost 2.6x income.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $85,700, 9.5% unemployed.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 399 violent crimes per 100k, 2,370 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 27 min, 5.5% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    22% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    45% of homes owner-occupied.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

Goose Creek Reserve compared with Baytown

Better than Baytown

  • Median household income: $85,70043% higher than Baytown ($59,910)
  • Home value to income: 2.6x21% lower than Baytown (3.3x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%7 points lower than Baytown (51%)

Worse than Baytown

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 45%7 points lower than Baytown (52%)
  • Median rent: $1,49014% higher than Baytown ($1,307)
  • Average commute: 27 min5% higher than Baytown (25 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCrockett ElementaryElementary, Goose Creek CISD1.9 mi
  • DBaytown Junior HighMiddle, Goose Creek CISD2.8 mi
  • BSterling High SchoolHigh, Goose Creek CISD1 mi

Cost of living in Goose Creek Reserve

Median rent in Goose Creek Reserve is $1,490 a month, 14% higher than the Baytown median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $222,000, 13% higher than the Baytown median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,488 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBaytownTexas
Median rent14% higher than Baytown$1,490$1,307$1,403
Median home value13% higher than Baytown$222,000$197,300$283,800
Home value to income21% lower than Baytown2.6x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Baytown43%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Baytown45%52%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Baytown2.4%9.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Baytown200519811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,488
Mortgage payment
$1,215
Property tax
$273
Median rent, for comparison
$1,490

Based on a $222,000 home in Goose Creek Reserve, 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

MeasureHereBaytownTexas
Median household income43% higher than Baytown$85,700$59,910$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Baytown9.5%10%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Baytown15%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Baytown15%15%34%
Average commute5% higher than Baytown27 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Baytown5.5%5.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Baytown1.2%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Baytown96%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Goose Creek Reserve

Under 1827%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6431%
65 and over9.0%
Race and ethnicity
White18%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Black24%
Asian1.0%
Other or more than one race5.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Baytown

  1. 1C+Northeast BaytownMedian rent $1,730
  2. 2CNorth BaytownMedian rent $1,380
  3. 4DCentral BaytownMedian rent $1,270
  4. 5DCountry Club OaksMedian rent $1,250
  5. 6D-West BaytownMedian rent $1,360
  6. 7D-Northwest BaytownMedian rent $1,600
  7. 8D-Rolling Creek EstatesMedian rent $1,170
  8. 9D-Southwest BaytownMedian rent $1,090

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Bridgewood EstatesSan Antonio
  2. CSherwoodOdessa
  3. C-ColinOdessa

Questions about Goose Creek Reserve

Is Goose Creek Reserve a good place to live?

Goose Creek Reserve is a neighborhood in Baytown, TX, home to about 12,100 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 10 areas we score in Baytown. It does best on internet access and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Goose Creek Reserve?

Renters in Goose Creek Reserve pay a median of $1,490 a month, 14% higher than the Baytown median. The median home is worth $222,000, 13% higher than the Baytown median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Baytown.

What schools serve Goose Creek Reserve?

The closest rated public schools are Crockett Elementary (elementary, rated B), Baytown Junior High (middle, rated D) and Sterling High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Goose Creek Reserve 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.