Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Ashford Point, Houston

F

301st of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 7 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Ashford Point is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 12,300 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 301st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
12,260
Median rent
$1,250
Median home value
$170,000
Household income
$35,100
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
24%
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What it's like to live in Ashford Point

Ashford Point is a neighborhood in Houston with about 12,300 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly rented (76% of homes) and 34% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 301st of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Ashford Point

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Ashford Point

  • Higher poverty. 30% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • 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 river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Ashford Point report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,250, homes cost 4.8x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $35,100, 8.1% unemployed.

    6 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, 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.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 27 min, 9.0% work from home.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    26% of adults uninsured.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    24% of homes owner-occupied.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

Ashford Point compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,2508% lower than Houston ($1,361)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 7.2%2 points higher than Houston (5.7%)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%20 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 24%19 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Median household income: $35,10046% lower than Houston ($64,813)

Closest public schools

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

  • DMahanay ElementaryElementary, Alief ISD0.4 mi
  • CAlief MiddleMiddle, Alief ISD0.9 mi
  • BElsik High SchoolHigh, Alief ISD0.4 mi

Cost of living in Ashford Point

Median rent in Ashford Point is $1,250 a month, 8% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $170,000, 39% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,175 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent8% lower than Houston$1,250$1,361$1,403
Median home value39% lower than Houston$170,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than Houston4.8x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points higher than Houston70%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points lower than Houston24%42%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Houston16%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198319821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,175
Mortgage payment
$931
Property tax
$245
Median rent, for comparison
$1,250

Based on a $170,000 home in Ashford Point, 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 income46% lower than Houston$35,100$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Houston8.1%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Houston30%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Houston17%37%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Houston27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Houston9.0%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Houston7.2%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Houston90%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Ashford Point

Under 1825%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6438%
65 and over7.9%
Race and ethnicity
White6.5%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Black39%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race2.4%

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-Rolling Creek EstatesBaytown
  2. D-Oak HillsSan Antonio
  3. D-Buena VistaEl Paso

Questions about Ashford Point

Is Ashford Point a good place to live?

Ashford Point is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 12,300 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 301st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Ashford Point?

Median rent in Ashford Point is $1,250 a month, 8% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $170,000, 39% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Ashford Point?

The closest rated public schools are Mahanay Elementary (elementary, rated D), Alief Middle (middle, rated C) and Elsik High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 10 Census block groups closest to the Ashford Point 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.