Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Arbor at Grogan's Mill, Houston

A-

90th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 83 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Arbor at Grogan's Mill is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 90th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (15 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
2,750
Median rent
$1,700
Median home value
$849,000
Household income
$122,900
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
3.7%
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What it's like to live in Arbor at Grogan's Mill

Arbor at Grogan's Mill is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2013), mostly rented (96% of homes) and 21% of households with children.

Our grade for Arbor at Grogan's Mill is A-. That puts it 90th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Arbor at Grogan's Mill

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $122,900, 90% higher than the Houston median.
  • 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Arbor at Grogan's Mill

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,700, 25% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Arbor at Grogan's Mill report card

Each grade compares Arbor at Grogan's Mill 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 $1,700, homes cost 6.9x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $122,900, 1.7% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 25 min, 19% work from home.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    70% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.6% of adults uninsured.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    3.7% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

Arbor at Grogan's Mill compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $122,90090% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 70%33 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 27%27 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 3.7%38 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 6.9x61% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Median rent: $1,70025% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHailey ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.7 mi
  • BWilkerson IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD0.6 mi
  • AKlein Oak High SchoolHigh, Klein ISD3.4 mi

Cost of living in Arbor at Grogan's Mill

Median rent in Arbor at Grogan's Mill is $1,700 a month, 25% 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 $849,000, 206% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,481 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent25% higher than Houston$1,700$1,361$1,403
Median home value206% higher than Houston$849,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income61% higher than Houston6.9x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points lower than Houston27%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them38 points lower than Houston3.7%42%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Houston6.7%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston201319821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,481
Mortgage payment
$4,647
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,700

Based on a $849,000 home in Arbor at Grogan's Mill, 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 income90% higher than Houston$122,900$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Houston1.7%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Houston10%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher33 points higher than Houston70%37%34%
Average commute10% lower than Houston25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Houston19%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Houston97%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Arbor at Grogan's Mill

Under 1816%
18 to 3435%
35 to 6447%
65 and over2.4%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black4.3%
Asian14%
Other or more than one race7.7%

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. A-CoronadoTimberwood Park
  2. A-Pond SpringsAustin
  3. BCentral PflugervillePflugerville

Questions about Arbor at Grogan's Mill

Is Arbor at Grogan's Mill a good place to live?

Arbor at Grogan's Mill is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 90th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Arbor at Grogan's Mill?

Renters in Arbor at Grogan's Mill pay a median of $1,700 a month, 25% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $849,000, 206% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 6.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Arbor at Grogan's Mill?

The closest rated public schools are Hailey Elementary (elementary, rated A), Wilkerson Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Klein Oak High School (high, rated A). 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 Arbor at Grogan's Mill 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.