Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Audubon Place, Houston

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63rd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Audubon Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 63rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (18 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.2 mi

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

Population
2,560
Median rent
$2,610
Median home value
$408,000
Household income
$87,600
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
35%
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What it's like to live in Audubon Place

Audubon Place is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), mostly rented (65% of homes) and 7% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 63rd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Audubon Place

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $87,600, 35% 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 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Audubon Place

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,610, 92% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Audubon Place report card

Each grade compares Audubon Place 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 $2,610, homes cost 4.7x income.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $87,600, 5.2% unemployed.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    99 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 21 min, 10.0% work from home.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    69% have a bachelor’s degree.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.7% of adults uninsured.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    35% of homes owner-occupied.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

Audubon Place compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 69%32 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 9.7%14 points lower than Houston (24%)
  • Median household income: $87,60035% higher than Houston ($64,813)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $2,61092% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Vacant homes: 19%9 points higher than Houston (11%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 35%7 points lower than Houston (42%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AArabic Immersion Magnet SchoolElementary, Houston ISD0.3 mi
  • AArabic Immersion Magnet SchoolMiddle, Houston ISD0.3 mi
  • ACarnegie Vanguard High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Audubon Place

Median rent in Audubon Place is $2,610 a month, 92% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $104,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $408,000, 47% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,869 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent92% higher than Houston$2,610$1,361$1,403
Median home value47% higher than Houston$408,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income9% higher than Houston4.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Houston51%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Houston35%42%63%
Vacant homes9 points higher than Houston19%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston200219821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,869
Mortgage payment
$2,233
Property tax
$636
Median rent, for comparison
$2,610

Based on a $408,000 home in Audubon Place, 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 income35% higher than Houston$87,600$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston5.2%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Houston12%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher32 points higher than Houston69%37%34%
Average commute24% lower than Houston21 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Houston10.0%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than Houston11%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 floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Audubon Place

Under 185.3%
18 to 3451%
35 to 6430%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White53%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black11%
Asian13%
Other or more than one race6.7%

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. AMedical DistrictAustin
  2. A-Highland HillsAustin
  3. A-RosedaleAustin

Questions about Audubon Place

Is Audubon Place a good place to live?

Audubon Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 63rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Audubon Place?

Median rent in Audubon Place is $2,610 a month, 92% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $408,000, 47% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Audubon Place?

The closest rated public schools are Arabic Immersion Magnet School (elementary, rated A), Arabic Immersion Magnet School (middle, rated A) and Carnegie Vanguard High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Audubon Place 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.