Channelview vs Cloverleaf: which is better to live in?
Channelview gets D overall and Cloverleaf gets C. Cloverleaf comes out ahead on our index.
Channelview wins on cost of living, jobs and income, education levels, health and home ownership. Cloverleaf wins on schools, errands and things to do, getting around and internet access.
Channelview suits people on a budget better, while Cloverleaf suits families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers better.
Side by side
| Channelview | Cloverleaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | D | C |
| Population | 43,605 | 24,063 |
| Growth since 2020 | n/a | n/a |
| Median rent | $1,279 | $1,155 |
| Median home value | $195,900 | $169,600 |
| Monthly cost to buy | $1,365 | $1,131 |
| Median household income | $64,422 | $54,994 |
| Property tax per year | $3,518 | $2,434 |
| Violent crime per 100k | Not available | Not available |
| Property crime per 100k | Not available | Not available |
| Schools rated A or B | 70% | 100% |
| Average commute | 30 min | 29 min |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 15% | 9.8% |
| Median age | 30.9 years | 30.3 years |
| Days 90°F or hotter | 109 | 109 |
| River flooding risk (FEMA) | High | Moderate |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better.
Grades by category
| Channelview | Cloverleaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | B (71) | B- (61) |
| Jobs and income | D- (15) | F (8) |
| Schools | C+ (49) | B+ (75) |
| Safety | n/a | n/a |
| Errands and things to do | C- (37) | A- (86) |
| Getting around | F (4) | D+ (29) |
| Education levels | F (4) | F (1) |
| Health | F (7) | F (3) |
| Home ownership | C (46) | D+ (29) |
| Internet access | C- (34) | B- (63) |
Cost of living
Cloverleaf is the cheaper of the two.
Rent is higher in Channelview: a median of $1,279 a month, 11% higher than Cloverleaf's $1,155.
The median home is worth $195,900 in Channelview and $169,600 in Cloverleaf. With 20% down at today's rates, that is about $1,365 a month against $1,131, property tax included.
Compared with what locals earn, homes cost 3.0 times income in Channelview and 3.1 times in Cloverleaf.
Commute and location
Commutes average 30 minutes in Channelview and 29 in Cloverleaf.
The two are about 3 miles apart, so many people weigh them for the same job.
Safety and schools
We don't have a full year of police data for both cities, so we can't compare crime fairly.
For schools, 70% of Channelview's 10 rated campuses earn an A or B, against 100% of Cloverleaf's 6.
Common questions
Is Channelview or Cloverleaf better to live in?
Cloverleaf grades higher overall (D vs C). The better choice depends on what you need, so compare the categories above.
Is Channelview cheaper than Cloverleaf?
No. Cloverleaf has lower typical rent and home prices.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Texas Education Agency 2025, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA. Updated 2026-10-04.