Neighborhood in Channelview, Harris County

Living in East Channelview, Channelview

D-

4th of 4areas in Channelview
Overall score 8 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Channelview overall: D

East Channelview covers part of Channelview, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Channelview. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Getting around scores low (2 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.2 mi
Pharmacy2.2 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe3.5 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym2.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.6 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
720
Median rent
$820
Median home value
$176,000
Household income
$47,600
Average commute
39 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in East Channelview

East Channelview is an area in Channelview with about 700 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 32% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in East Channelview

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $820, 36% lower than the Channelview median.

Cons of living in East Channelview

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 39 minutes, against 30 for Channelview as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

East Channelview report card

Each grade compares East 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 $820, homes cost 3.7x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $47,600, 5.8% unemployed.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    26 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 39 min, 0% work from home.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    38% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

East Channelview compared with Channelview

Better than Channelview

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%19 points higher than Channelview (72%)
  • Median rent: $82036% lower than Channelview ($1,279)
  • People below the poverty line: 7.3%13 points lower than Channelview (20%)

Worse than Channelview

  • Vacant homes: 22%13 points higher than Channelview (8.4%)
  • Average commute: 39 min31% higher than Channelview (30 min)
  • Median household income: $47,60026% lower than Channelview ($64,422)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCrenshaw ElementaryElementary, Channelview ISD1.7 mi
  • CAlice Johnson Junior HighMiddle, Channelview ISD2.5 mi
  • BChannelview High SchoolHigh, Channelview ISD2 mi

Cost of living in East Channelview

Median rent in East Channelview is $820 a month, 36% lower than the Channelview median. A household would need about $33,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $176,000, 10% lower than the Channelview median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,163 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereChannelviewTexas
Median rent36% lower than Channelview$820$1,279$1,403
Median home value10% lower than Channelview$176,000$195,900$283,800
Home value to income22% higher than Channelview3.7x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Channelview48%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Channelview91%72%63%
Vacant homes13 points higher than Channelview22%8.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Channelview199019891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,163
Mortgage payment
$963
Property tax
$199
Median rent, for comparison
$820

Based on a $176,000 home in East 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 income26% lower than Channelview$47,600$64,422$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Channelview5.8%6.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than Channelview7.3%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than Channelview14%15%34%
Average commute31% higher than Channelview39 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Channelview0%6.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Channelview0%0.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Channelview92%91%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in East Channelview

Under 1826%
18 to 3411%
35 to 6433%
65 and over30%
Race and ethnicity
White33%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Black3.7%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race5.1%

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. 3DCentral ChannelviewMedian rent $1,140

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FNorth side of West LivingstonWest Livingston
  2. DEastern HeightsCleburne
  3. DNortheast EdinburgEdinburg

Questions about East Channelview

Is East Channelview a good place to live?

East Channelview covers part of Channelview, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Channelview. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in East Channelview?

Median rent in East Channelview is $820 a month, 36% lower than the Channelview median. The median home is worth $176,000, 10% lower than the Channelview median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Channelview.

What schools serve East Channelview?

The closest rated public schools are Crenshaw Elementary (elementary, rated D), 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 1 Census block group 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.