Neighborhood in Channelview, Harris County

Living in Central Channelview, Channelview

D

3rd of 4areas in Channelview
Overall score 19 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Channelview overall: D

Central Channelview covers part of Channelview, TX, home to about 32,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Channelview. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe2.3 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
32,270
Median rent
$1,140
Median home value
$200,000
Household income
$69,600
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Central Channelview

Central Channelview is an area in Channelview with about 32,300 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 51% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 4 areas in Channelview, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Central Channelview

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,140, 11% lower than the Channelview median.

Cons of living in Central Channelview

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

Central Channelview report card

Each grade compares Central Channelview 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 $1,140, homes cost 2.9x income.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $69,600, 7.6% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    48 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 30 min, 7.3% work from home.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    34% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Channelview compared with Channelview

Better than Channelview

  • Median rent: $1,14011% lower than Channelview ($1,279)
  • Median household income: $69,6008% higher than Channelview ($64,422)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x5% lower than Channelview (3.0x)

Worse than Channelview

  • People below the poverty line: 26%5 points higher than Channelview (20%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13%2 points lower than Channelview (15%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%1 points lower than Channelview (72%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BHarvey S Brown ElementaryElementary, Channelview ISD0.3 mi
  • CAlice Johnson Junior HighMiddle, Channelview ISD0.9 mi
  • BChannelview High SchoolHigh, Channelview ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Central Channelview

Median rent in Central Channelview is $1,140 a month, 11% lower than the Channelview median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $200,000, about the same as the Channelview median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,393 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereChannelviewTexas
Median rent11% lower than Channelview$1,140$1,279$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Channelview$200,000$195,900$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Channelview2.9x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Channelview49%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Channelview71%72%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Channelview7.6%8.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Channelview199019891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,393
Mortgage payment
$1,095
Property tax
$298
Median rent, for comparison
$1,140

Based on a $200,000 home in Central Channelview, 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

MeasureHereChannelviewTexas
Median household income8% higher than Channelview$69,600$64,422$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Channelview7.6%6.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Channelview26%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Channelview13%15%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Channelview30 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Channelview7.3%6.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Channelview0.6%0.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Channelview89%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Central Channelview

Under 1835%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6434%
65 and over8.5%
Race and ethnicity
White11%
Hispanic or Latino72%
Black13%
Asian1.7%
Other or more than one race1.9%

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

Other neighborhoods in Channelview

  1. 1BNorthwest Channelview
  2. 2C+West ChannelviewMedian rent $1,640
  3. 4D-East ChannelviewMedian rent $820

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Central Southwest HoustonHouston
  2. DBlue Creek RanchHouston
  3. D+Southwest Mineral WellsMineral Wells

Questions about Central Channelview

Is Central Channelview a good place to live?

Central Channelview covers part of Channelview, TX, home to about 32,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Channelview. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Central Channelview?

Median rent in Central Channelview is $1,140 a month, 11% lower than the Channelview median. The median home is worth $200,000, about the same as the Channelview median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Channelview.

What schools serve Central Channelview?

The closest rated public schools are Harvey S Brown Elementary (elementary, rated B), Alice Johnson Junior High (middle, rated C) and Channelview High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 16 Census block groups in this part of Channelview 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.