Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Braeswood, Houston

A+

3rd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 99 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Braeswood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (14 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
1,090
Median rent
$1,360
Median home value
$143,000
Household income
$87,700
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
52%
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What it's like to live in Braeswood

Braeswood is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1986, a mix of owners and renters and 9% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Braeswood

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $87,700, 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 under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Braeswood

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Braeswood report card

Each grade compares Braeswood with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $1,360, homes cost 1.6x income.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $87,700, 0% unemployed.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    83 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 26 min, 42% work from home.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    82% have a bachelor’s degree.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.2% of adults uninsured.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

Braeswood compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 8.3%46 points lower than Houston (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 82%45 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Home value to income: 1.6x62% lower than Houston (4.3x)

Worse than Houston

  • Vacant homes: 15%4 points higher than Houston (11%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 87%3 points lower than Houston (90%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRice Sch /La Escuela RiceElementary, Houston ISD1 mi
  • BRice Sch /La Escuela RiceMiddle, Houston ISD1 mi
  • ADebakey H S for Health ProfHigh, Houston ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Braeswood

Median rent in Braeswood is $1,360 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $143,000, 49% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,004 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Houston$1,360$1,361$1,403
Median home value49% lower than Houston$143,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income62% lower than Houston1.6x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points lower than Houston8.3%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Houston52%42%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Houston15%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198619821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,004
Mortgage payment
$783
Property tax
$221
Median rent, for comparison
$1,360

Based on a $143,000 home in Braeswood, 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$87,700$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Houston0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Houston8.3%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher45 points higher than Houston82%37%34%
Average commute5% lower than Houston26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home29 points higher than Houston42%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit9 points higher than Houston15%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Houston87%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Braeswood

Under 1813%
18 to 3442%
35 to 6432%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Black29%
Asian51%
Other or more than one race0%

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. 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
  4. 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
  5. 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
  6. 7A+Kings Point
  7. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020
  8. 9A+SouthamptonMedian rent $2,720

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+West End Historic DistrictDallas
  2. AAuditorium ShoresAustin
  3. A-Addison CircleDallas

Questions about Braeswood

Is Braeswood a good place to live?

Braeswood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd 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 Braeswood?

Median rent in Braeswood is $1,360 a month, about the same as the Houston median. The median home is worth $143,000, 49% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 1.6x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Braeswood?

The closest rated public schools are Rice Sch /La Escuela Rice (elementary, rated B), Rice Sch /La Escuela Rice (middle, rated B) and Debakey H S for Health Prof (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Braeswood 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.