Neighborhood in Baytown, Harris County

Living in Southwest Baytown, Baytown

D-

9th of 10areas in Baytown
Overall score 8 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Baytown overall: F

Southwest Baytown covers part of Baytown, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 10 areas we score in Baytown. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (11 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
5,060
Median rent
$1,090
Median home value
$103,000
Household income
$54,900
Average commute
36 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Baytown

Southwest Baytown is an area in Baytown with about 5,100 residents, older homes (median year built 1959), a mix of owners and renters and 41% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest Baytown is D-. That puts it 9th of 10 areas we grade in Baytown, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Baytown

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,090, 17% lower 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest Baytown

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 36 minutes, against 25 for Baytown as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Baytown report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 A-

    Median rent $1,090, homes cost 1.9x income.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $54,900, 9.5% unemployed.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    24 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 36 min, 1.5% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    10% have a bachelor’s degree.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    33% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Baytown compared with Baytown

Better than Baytown

  • Home value to income: 1.9x43% lower than Baytown (3.3x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%8 points lower than Baytown (51%)
  • Median rent: $1,09017% lower than Baytown ($1,307)

Worse than Baytown

  • Average commute: 36 min42% higher than Baytown (25 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 33%7 points higher than Baytown (26%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 10%5 points lower than Baytown (15%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCarver ElementaryElementary, Goose Creek CISD0.3 mi
  • DHorace Mann Junior HighMiddle, Goose Creek CISD1.1 mi
  • BLee High SchoolHigh, Goose Creek CISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Baytown

Median rent in Southwest Baytown is $1,090 a month, 17% lower than the Baytown median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $103,000, 48% lower than the Baytown median, which means a monthly payment of about $743 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBaytownTexas
Median rent17% lower than Baytown$1,090$1,307$1,403
Median home value48% lower than Baytown$103,000$197,300$283,800
Home value to income43% lower than Baytown1.9x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Baytown43%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Baytown59%52%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Baytown13%9.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Baytown195919811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$743
Mortgage payment
$564
Property tax
$179
Median rent, for comparison
$1,090

Based on a $103,000 home in Southwest 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 income8% lower than Baytown$54,900$59,910$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Baytown9.5%10%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Baytown22%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Baytown10%15%34%
Average commute42% higher than Baytown36 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Baytown1.5%5.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Baytown0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Baytown89%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southwest Baytown

Under 1827%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6439%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White21%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Black15%
Asian0.6%
Other or more than one race2.3%

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. D-Central SlatonSlaton
  2. D-Northwest Pecan AcresPecan Acres
  3. D-South Grove Street ColoniaUvalde

Questions about Southwest Baytown

Is Southwest Baytown a good place to live?

Southwest Baytown covers part of Baytown, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 10 areas we score in Baytown. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Baytown?

Renters in Southwest Baytown pay a median of $1,090 a month, 17% lower than the Baytown median. The median home is worth $103,000, 48% lower than the Baytown median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Baytown.

What schools serve Southwest Baytown?

The closest rated public schools are Carver 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 4 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.