Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Autumn Oaks, Houston

A+

35th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Autumn Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on jobs and income.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
2,720
Median rent
$1,620
Median home value
$500,000
Household income
$135,900
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in Autumn Oaks

Autumn Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1968, mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 47% of households with children.

Our grade for Autumn Oaks is A+. That puts it 35th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Autumn Oaks

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $135,900, 110% 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Autumn Oaks

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,620, 19% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Autumn Oaks report card

Each grade compares Autumn Oaks 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 $1,620, homes cost 3.7x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $135,900, 0.2% unemployed.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 26 min, 12% work from home.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    13% of adults uninsured.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

Autumn Oaks compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $135,900110% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%39 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 58%22 points higher than Houston (37%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,62019% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 3.3%2 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARummel Creek ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD0.4 mi
  • AMemorial MiddleMiddle, Spring Branch ISD0.8 mi
  • BStratford High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Autumn Oaks

Median rent in Autumn Oaks is $1,620 a month, 19% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $500,000, 80% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,450 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent19% higher than Houston$1,620$1,361$1,403
Median home value80% higher than Houston$500,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Houston3.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Houston42%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them39 points higher than Houston81%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Houston8.7%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196819821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,450
Mortgage payment
$2,737
Property tax
$714
Median rent, for comparison
$1,620

Based on a $500,000 home in Autumn Oaks, 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 income110% higher than Houston$135,900$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Houston0.2%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points lower than Houston2.3%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points higher than Houston58%37%34%
Average commute6% lower than Houston26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Houston12%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston3.3%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Houston91%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 wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Autumn Oaks

Under 1834%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6443%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White47%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black4.4%
Asian9.4%
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+The OaklandsRound Rock
  2. APrestonwoodDallas
  3. A+Northwest HillsAustin

Questions about Autumn Oaks

Is Autumn Oaks a good place to live?

Autumn Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Autumn Oaks?

Renters in Autumn Oaks pay a median of $1,620 a month, 19% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $500,000, 80% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Autumn Oaks?

The closest rated public schools are Rummel Creek Elementary (elementary, rated A), Memorial Middle (middle, rated A) 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Autumn Oaks 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.