Neighborhood in Hitchcock, Galveston County

Living in North Hitchcock, Hitchcock

D+

2nd of 4areas in Hitchcock
Overall score 28 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Hitchcock overall: F

North Hitchcock covers part of Hitchcock, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Hitchcock. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Schools scores low (19 of 100)
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe3.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym2.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.1 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
4,180
Median rent
$1,350
Median home value
$194,000
Household income
$80,000
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
73%
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What it's like to live in North Hitchcock

North Hitchcock is an area in Hitchcock with about 4,200 residents, homes built around 1984, mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 29% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 4 areas in Hitchcock, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in North Hitchcock

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in North Hitchcock

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

North Hitchcock report card

Each grade compares North Hitchcock 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 $1,350, homes cost 2.4x income.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $80,000, 4.1% unemployed.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 331 violent crimes per 100k, 1,297 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 26 min, 6.4% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    16% of adults uninsured.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    73% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

North Hitchcock compared with Hitchcock

Better than Hitchcock

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 52%9 points lower than Hitchcock (61%)
  • People below the poverty line: 7.9%6 points lower than Hitchcock (14%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 73%5 points higher than Hitchcock (68%)

Worse than Hitchcock

  • Vacant homes: 11%2 points higher than Hitchcock (9.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DStewart ElementaryElementary, Hitchcock ISD0.6 mi
  • CCrosby MiddleMiddle, Hitchcock ISD0.2 mi
  • BHitchcock High SchoolHigh, Hitchcock ISD0.1 mi

Cost of living in North Hitchcock

Median rent in North Hitchcock is $1,350 a month, about the same as the Hitchcock median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $194,000, about the same as the Hitchcock median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,328 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHitchcockTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Hitchcock$1,350$1,380$1,403
Median home value3% higher than Hitchcock$194,000$188,300$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than Hitchcock2.4x2.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than Hitchcock52%61%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Hitchcock73%68%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Hitchcock11%9.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Hitchcock198419861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,328
Mortgage payment
$1,062
Property tax
$266
Median rent, for comparison
$1,350

Based on a $194,000 home in North Hitchcock, 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

MeasureHereHitchcockTexas
Median household income8% higher than Hitchcock$80,000$74,157$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Hitchcock4.1%5.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Hitchcock7.9%14%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Hitchcock20%17%34%
Average commute10% lower than Hitchcock26 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Hitchcock6.4%3.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Hitchcock0.9%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Hitchcock87%84%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Hitchcock

Under 1820%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6440%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White54%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black17%
Asian1.8%
Other or more than one race5.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Hitchcock

  1. 1CEast HitchcockMedian rent $1,640
  2. 3D-Northeast HitchcockMedian rent $1,390
  3. 4FCentral HitchcockMedian rent $1,380

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DNortheast GreenvilleGreenville
  2. DBrownwood ParkMidland
  3. D+Northeast HoustonHouston

Questions about North Hitchcock

Is North Hitchcock a good place to live?

North Hitchcock covers part of Hitchcock, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Hitchcock. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in North Hitchcock?

Median rent in North Hitchcock is $1,350 a month, about the same as the Hitchcock median. The median home is worth $194,000, 3% higher than the Hitchcock median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 2.5x across Hitchcock.

What schools serve North Hitchcock?

The closest rated public schools are Stewart Elementary (elementary, rated D), Crosby Middle (middle, rated C) and Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock 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.