Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Allendale, Houston

C-

195th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 36 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Allendale is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 6,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 195th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)
  • Health scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
6,760
Median rent
$1,690
Median home value
$155,000
Household income
$67,500
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in Allendale

Allendale is a neighborhood in Houston with about 6,800 residents, older homes (median year built 1957), mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 49% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 195th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Allendale

  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Allendale

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,690, 24% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Allendale report card

Each grade compares Allendale 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 $1,690, homes cost 2.3x income.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $67,500, 5.0% unemployed.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 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.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 25 min, 4.1% work from home.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    4.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    41% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

Allendale compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%44 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x46% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 40%14 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 4.3%32 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 41%17 points higher than Houston (24%)
  • Median rent: $1,69024% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRucker ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.3 mi
  • BQueens IntermediateMiddle, Pasadena ISD1.2 mi
  • BChavez High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Allendale

Median rent in Allendale is $1,690 a month, 24% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $68,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $155,000, 44% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,005 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent24% higher than Houston$1,690$1,361$1,403
Median home value44% lower than Houston$155,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income46% lower than Houston2.3x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than Houston40%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them44 points higher than Houston86%42%63%
Vacant homes10 points lower than Houston0.7%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston195719821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,005
Mortgage payment
$848
Property tax
$157
Median rent, for comparison
$1,690

Based on a $155,000 home in Allendale, 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

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median household income4% higher than Houston$67,500$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston5.0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Houston18%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher32 points lower than Houston4.3%37%34%
Average commute8% lower than Houston25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Houston4.1%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Houston1.4%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Houston85%90%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Allendale

Under 1826%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6437%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White6.0%
Hispanic or Latino93%
Black0.1%
Asian1.2%
Other or more than one race0.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Houston

  1. 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
  2. 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
  3. 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
  4. 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
  5. 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
  7. 7A+Kings Point
  8. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Alex Cavazos ColoniaMission
  2. DBasham Number 10 ColoniaMission
  3. D+Central SocorroSocorro

Questions about Allendale

Is Allendale a good place to live?

Allendale is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 6,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 195th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Allendale?

Median rent in Allendale is $1,690 a month, 24% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $155,000, 44% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Allendale?

The closest rated public schools are Rucker Elementary (elementary, rated B), Queens Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Chavez High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Allendale name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.