Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Briargrove, Houston

B+

121st of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Briargrove is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 29,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 121st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (10 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
29,660
Median rent
$1,460
Median home value
$536,000
Household income
$78,800
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
31%
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What it's like to live in Briargrove

Briargrove is a neighborhood in Houston with about 29,700 residents, homes built around 1982, mostly rented (69% of homes) and 22% of households with children.

Our grade for Briargrove is B+. That puts it 121st of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Briargrove

  • 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Briargrove

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

Briargrove report card

Each grade compares Briargrove 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 $1,460, homes cost 6.8x income.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $78,800, 5.0% unemployed.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    73 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, 19% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    59% have a bachelor’s degree.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    31% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

Briargrove compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 59%23 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 14%10 points lower than Houston (24%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 44%10 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Home value to income: 6.8x59% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 31%11 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Median rent: $1,4607% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBriargrove ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.5 mi
  • BT H Rogers SchoolMiddle, Houston ISD1.1 mi
  • BT H Rogers SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Briargrove

Median rent in Briargrove is $1,460 a month, 7% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $536,000, 93% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,520 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent7% higher than Houston$1,460$1,361$1,403
Median home value93% higher than Houston$536,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income59% higher than Houston6.8x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than Houston44%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points lower than Houston31%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Houston12%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198219821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,520
Mortgage payment
$2,934
Property tax
$586
Median rent, for comparison
$1,460

Based on a $536,000 home in Briargrove, 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 income22% higher than Houston$78,800$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston5.0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Houston12%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points higher than Houston59%37%34%
Average commute4% lower than Houston26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Houston19%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Houston6.9%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 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
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Briargrove

Under 1819%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6436%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black17%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race3.4%

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. BEast Farmers BranchFarmers Branch
  2. A-The VillageDallas
  3. B-Roseland NeighborhoodDallas

Questions about Briargrove

Is Briargrove a good place to live?

Briargrove is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 29,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 121st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Briargrove?

Renters in Briargrove pay a median of $1,460 a month, 7% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $536,000, 93% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 6.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Briargrove?

The closest rated public schools are Briargrove Elementary (elementary, rated B), T H Rogers School (middle, rated B) and T H Rogers School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 23 Census block groups closest to the Briargrove 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.