Neighborhood in Baytown, Harris County

Living in South Baytown, Baytown

F

10th of 10areas in Baytown
Overall score 6 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Baytown overall: F

South Baytown covers part of Baytown, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 10 areas we score in Baytown. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.9 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare1.9 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
4,790
Median rent
$1,200
Median home value
$201,000
Household income
$57,400
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in South Baytown

South Baytown is an area in Baytown with about 4,800 residents, homes built around 1975, a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 10 areas in Baytown, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in South Baytown

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in South Baytown

  • 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 hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

South Baytown report card

Each grade compares South Baytown 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 $1,200, homes cost 3.5x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $57,400, 8.5% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    20 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 29 min, 2.3% work from home.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    26% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

South Baytown compared with Baytown

Better than Baytown

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%10 points higher than Baytown (52%)
  • Median rent: $1,2008% lower than Baytown ($1,307)
  • People below the poverty line: 15%3 points lower than Baytown (18%)

Worse than Baytown

  • Vacant homes: 15%6 points higher than Baytown (9.3%)
  • Average commute: 29 min15% higher than Baytown (25 min)
  • Home value to income: 3.5x6% higher than Baytown (3.3x)

Closest public schools

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

  • DDe Zavala ElementaryElementary, Goose Creek CISD1.5 mi
  • DHorace Mann Junior HighMiddle, Goose Creek CISD1.6 mi
  • BLee High SchoolHigh, Goose Creek CISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in South Baytown

Median rent in South Baytown is $1,200 a month, 8% lower than the Baytown median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $201,000, about the same as the Baytown median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,344 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBaytownTexas
Median rent8% lower than Baytown$1,200$1,307$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Baytown$201,000$197,300$283,800
Home value to income6% higher than Baytown3.5x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Baytown52%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Baytown62%52%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Baytown15%9.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Baytown197519811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,344
Mortgage payment
$1,100
Property tax
$244
Median rent, for comparison
$1,200

Based on a $201,000 home in South Baytown, 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 income4% lower than Baytown$57,400$59,910$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Baytown8.5%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 commute15% higher than Baytown29 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Baytown2.3%5.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Baytown0.9%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Baytown90%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in South Baytown

Under 1824%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6439%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White29%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Black8.5%
Asian2.0%
Other or more than one race4.0%

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. 3C-Goose Creek ReserveMedian rent $1,490
  4. 4DCentral BaytownMedian rent $1,270
  5. 5DCountry Club OaksMedian rent $1,250
  6. 6D-West BaytownMedian rent $1,360
  7. 7D-Northwest BaytownMedian rent $1,600
  8. 8D-Rolling Creek EstatesMedian rent $1,170

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FWest TylerTyler
  2. FWest Port ArthurPort Arthur
  3. FCentral BeltonBelton

Questions about South Baytown

Is South Baytown a good place to live?

South Baytown covers part of Baytown, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 10 areas we score in Baytown. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in South Baytown?

Median rent in South Baytown is $1,200 a month, 8% lower than the Baytown median. The median home is worth $201,000, about the same as the Baytown median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Baytown.

What schools serve South Baytown?

The closest rated public schools are De Zavala Elementary (elementary, rated D), Horace Mann Junior High (middle, rated D) and Lee High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups in this part of Baytown that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.