Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Bayou Estates, Houston
285th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 11 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Bayou Estates is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 9,200 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 285th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (3 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (15 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 2.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.9 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 2.5 mi |
| Childcare | 0.7 mi |
| Library | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 9,240
- Median rent
- $1,120
- Median home value
- $135,000
- Household income
- $42,900
- Average commute
- 36 min
- Homes owned
- 49%
What it's like to live in Bayou Estates
Bayou Estates is a neighborhood in Houston with about 9,200 residents, homes built around 1979, a mix of owners and renters and 40% of households with children.
It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 285th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Bayou Estates
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,120, 18% lower than the Houston median.
- 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 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Bayou Estates
- Higher poverty. 38% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
- Higher unemployment. 16% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 36 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Bayou Estates report card
Each grade compares Bayou Estates 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 $1,120, homes cost 3.1x income.
46 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $42,900, 16% unemployed.
3 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C+
Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.
55 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
42 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 36 min, 6.1% work from home.
44 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D-
13% have a bachelor’s degree.
15 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
24% of adults uninsured.
4 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
49% of homes owner-occupied.
29 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D-
80% of homes have broadband.
14 of 100 vs TX areas
Bayou Estates compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Home value to income: 3.1x27% lower than Houston (4.3x)
- Median rent: $1,12018% lower than Houston ($1,361)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 49%7 points higher than Houston (42%)
Worse than Houston
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 78%24 points higher than Houston (54%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13%24 points lower than Houston (37%)
- People below the poverty line: 38%18 points higher than Houston (20%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CBastian ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.9 mi
- BAttucks MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.2 mi
- BWorthing High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.9 mi
Cost of living in Bayou Estates
Median rent in Bayou Estates is $1,120 a month, 18% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $135,000, 51% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $877 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent18% lower than Houston | $1,120 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value51% lower than Houston | $135,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income27% lower than Houston | 3.1x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points higher than Houston | 78% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Houston | 49% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes4 points lower than Houston | 6.9% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1979 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $739
- Property tax
- $138
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,120
Based on a $135,000 home in Bayou Estates, 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
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income34% lower than Houston | $42,900 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate9 points higher than Houston | 16% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line18 points higher than Houston | 38% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than Houston | 13% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute31% higher than Houston | 36 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home7 points lower than Houston | 6.1% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Houston | 9.9% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Houston | 80% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- Coastal floodingModerate
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery low
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Bayou Estates
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Houston
- 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
- 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
- 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
- 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
- 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
- 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
- 7A+Kings Point
- 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D-South DallasDallas
- FGoodwin Heights Number 1 ColoniaPalmview
- FFox MeadowsCleburne
Questions about Bayou Estates
Is Bayou Estates a good place to live?
Bayou Estates is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 9,200 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 285th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Bayou Estates?
Median rent in Bayou Estates is $1,120 a month, 18% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $135,000, 51% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Bayou Estates?
The closest rated public schools are Bastian Elementary (elementary, rated C), Attucks Middle (middle, rated B) and Worthing High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 8 Census block groups closest to the Bayou Estates 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.