Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Ashford, Houston

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70th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Ashford is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,300 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 70th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
5,310
Median rent
$2,780
Median home value
$407,000
Household income
$137,200
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in Ashford

Ashford is a neighborhood in Houston with about 5,300 residents, homes built around 1978, mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 34% of households with children.

Our grade for Ashford is A. That puts it 70th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Ashford

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $137,200, 112% higher than the Houston median.
  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Ashford

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,780, 104% 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.

Ashford report card

Each grade compares Ashford 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 $2,780, homes cost 3.0x income.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $137,200, 5.6% unemployed.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    55 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 28 min, 19% work from home.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    67% have a bachelor’s degree.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    10.0% of adults uninsured.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

Ashford compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%49 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Median household income: $137,200112% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 67%30 points higher than Houston (37%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $2,780104% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Vacant homes: 13%2 points higher than Houston (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BAshford ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • DBudewig IntermediateMiddle, Alief ISD0.8 mi
  • BStratford High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Ashford

Median rent in Ashford is $2,780 a month, 104% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $111,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $407,000, 47% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,745 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent104% higher than Houston$2,780$1,361$1,403
Median home value47% higher than Houston$407,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income31% lower than Houston3.0x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than Houston45%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them49 points higher than Houston91%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Houston13%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston197819821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,745
Mortgage payment
$2,228
Property tax
$518
Median rent, for comparison
$2,780

Based on a $407,000 home in Ashford, 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 income112% higher than Houston$137,200$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Houston5.6%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points lower than Houston1.5%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher30 points higher than Houston67%37%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Houston28 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Houston19%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston4.8%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Houston96%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Ashford

Under 1830%
18 to 3411%
35 to 6439%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black4.2%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race4.0%

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-Bavarian ForestHelotes
  2. A-Britian EstatesFlower Mound
  3. A-La FronteraMansfield

Questions about Ashford

Is Ashford a good place to live?

Ashford is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,300 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 70th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Ashford?

Renters in Ashford pay a median of $2,780 a month, 104% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $407,000, 47% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Ashford?

The closest rated public schools are Ashford Elementary (elementary, rated B), Budewig Intermediate (middle, rated D) and Stratford 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 Ashford 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.