Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Avondale West, Houston

A+

30th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Avondale West is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 30th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
1,740
Median rent
$1,470
Median home value
$665,000
Household income
$168,700
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in Avondale West

Avondale West is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1969, a mix of owners and renters and 6% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 30th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Avondale West

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $168,700, 160% 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Avondale West

  • Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Avondale West report card

Each grade compares Avondale West 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 $1,470, homes cost 3.9x income.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $168,700, 13% unemployed.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    94 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 C

    Average commute 29 min, 38% work from home.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    82% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.1% of adults uninsured.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Avondale West compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $168,700160% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 82%45 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%22 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Unemployment rate: 13%6 points higher than Houston (7.0%)
  • Median rent: $1,4708% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Average commute: 29 min8% higher than Houston (27 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWharton K-8 Dual Language AcademyElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • BWharton K-8 Dual Language AcademyMiddle, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • ACarnegie Vanguard High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.4 mi

Cost of living in Avondale West

Median rent in Avondale West is $1,470 a month, 8% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $59,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $665,000, 139% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,401 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent8% higher than Houston$1,470$1,361$1,403
Median home value139% higher than Houston$665,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Houston3.9x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points lower than Houston32%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Houston57%42%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Houston6.9%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,401
Mortgage payment
$3,640
Property tax
$761
Median rent, for comparison
$1,470

Based on a $665,000 home in Avondale West, 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 income160% higher than Houston$168,700$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Houston13%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than Houston5.1%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher45 points higher than Houston82%37%34%
Average commute8% higher than Houston29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home25 points higher than Houston38%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston3.4%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Houston99%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Avondale West

Under 186.6%
18 to 3439%
35 to 6446%
65 and over8.5%
Race and ethnicity
White75%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black0%
Asian9.8%
Other or more than one race3.6%

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. AAshbury SquareThe Woodlands
  2. APondera PointThe Woodlands
  3. A+La Cierra at SonterraSan Antonio

Questions about Avondale West

Is Avondale West a good place to live?

Avondale West is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 30th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Avondale West?

Median rent in Avondale West is $1,470 a month, 8% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $665,000, 139% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Avondale West?

The closest rated public schools are Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy (elementary, rated B), Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy (middle, rated B) 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 Avondale West 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.