Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Avalon Place, Houston

A+

36th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Avalon Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 36th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (15 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.1 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
2,820
Median rent
$1,950
Median home value
$1,495,000
Household income
$107,100
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
19%
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What it's like to live in Avalon Place

Avalon Place is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,800 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly rented (81% of homes) and 9% of households with children.

Our grade for Avalon Place is A+. That puts it 36th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Avalon Place

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $107,100, 65% 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Avalon Place

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,950, 43% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Avalon Place report card

Each grade compares Avalon 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 $1,950, homes cost 14.0x income.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $107,100, 0.7% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 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 A

    Average commute 17 min, 18% work from home.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    82% have a bachelor’s degree.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.2% of adults uninsured.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    19% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

Avalon Place compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 82%45 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $107,10065% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 7.2%17 points lower than Houston (24%)

Worse than Houston

  • Home value to income: 14.0x226% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 19%23 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Median rent: $1,95043% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARiver Oaks ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • ALanier MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.9 mi
  • BLamar High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Avalon Place

Median rent in Avalon Place is $1,950 a month, 43% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $78,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,495,000, 438% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $8,995 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent43% higher than Houston$1,950$1,361$1,403
Median home value438% higher than Houston$1,495,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income226% higher than Houston14.0x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Houston43%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points lower than Houston19%42%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Houston5.5%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston199919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$8,995
Mortgage payment
$8,183
Property tax
$811
Median rent, for comparison
$1,950

Based on a $1,495,000 home in Avalon 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 income65% higher than Houston$107,100$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Houston0.7%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than Houston6.7%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher45 points higher than Houston82%37%34%
Average commute38% lower than Houston17 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Houston18%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Houston3.0%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 floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Avalon Place

Under 187.8%
18 to 3444%
35 to 6432%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White62%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black9.6%
Asian15%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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. AOakmont HeightsAustin
  2. AWestparkAustin
  3. ARidgewood VillageAustin

Questions about Avalon Place

Is Avalon Place a good place to live?

Avalon Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 36th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Avalon Place?

Renters in Avalon Place pay a median of $1,950 a month, 43% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $1,495,000, 438% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 14.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Avalon Place?

The closest rated public schools are River Oaks Elementary (elementary, rated A), Lanier Middle (middle, rated A) and Lamar 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 Avalon 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.