Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Almeda, Houston

D

252nd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 18 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Almeda is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 252nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe2.0 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
2,520
Median rent
$1,450
Median home value
$36,000
Household income
$50,000
Average commute
39 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in Almeda

Almeda is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 63% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 252nd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Almeda

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Almeda

  • Higher poverty. 31% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Higher unemployment. 14% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 39 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Almeda report card

Each grade compares Almeda with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,450, homes cost 0.7x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $50,000, 14% unemployed.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    86 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.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 39 min, 0% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    41% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    78% of homes have broadband.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

Almeda compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Home value to income: 0.7x83% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 67%24 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 11%5 points higher than Houston (5.7%)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%46 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%29 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Average commute: 39 min44% higher than Houston (27 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BAlmeda ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.2 mi
  • ANolan Ryan Junior HighMiddle, Alvin ISD2.1 mi
  • BMadison High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Almeda

Median rent in Almeda is $1,450 a month, 7% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $36,000, 87% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $303 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent7% higher than Houston$1,450$1,361$1,403
Median home value87% lower than Houston$36,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income83% lower than Houston0.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points higher than Houston100%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Houston67%42%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Houston12%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$303
Mortgage payment
$197
Property tax
$106
Median rent, for comparison
$1,450

Based on a $36,000 home in Almeda, 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 income23% lower than Houston$50,000$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than Houston14%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points higher than Houston31%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher29 points lower than Houston7.9%37%34%
Average commute44% higher than Houston39 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home13 points lower than Houston0%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than Houston11%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Houston78%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Almeda

Under 1840%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6437%
65 and over4.6%
Race and ethnicity
White3.1%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Black4.5%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. DSoutheast LongviewLongview
  2. FTierra Prieta ColoniaDonna
  3. CMoreno ColoniaRoma

Questions about Almeda

Is Almeda a good place to live?

Almeda is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 252nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Almeda?

Median rent in Almeda is $1,450 a month, 7% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $36,000, 87% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 0.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Almeda?

The closest rated public schools are Almeda Elementary (elementary, rated B), Nolan Ryan Junior High (middle, rated A) and Madison High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Almeda 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.