Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Briarhills, Houston

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45th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 93 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Briarhills is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 45th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
2,010
Median rent
$3,180
Median home value
$438,000
Household income
$115,000
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Briarhills

Briarhills is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 22% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 45th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Briarhills

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $115,000, 77% higher than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Briarhills

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,180, 134% higher than the Houston median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Briarhills report card

Each grade compares Briarhills 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 $3,180, homes cost 3.8x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $115,000, 1.1% unemployed.

    87 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 D

    Average commute 34 min, 38% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.5% of adults uninsured.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

Briarhills compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%53 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Median household income: $115,00077% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 68%31 points higher than Houston (37%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $3,180134% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Average commute: 34 min23% higher than Houston (27 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.5%4 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ABush ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • BWest Briar MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • BWestside High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Briarhills

Median rent in Briarhills is $3,180 a month, 134% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $127,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $438,000, 58% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,897 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent134% higher than Houston$3,180$1,361$1,403
Median home value58% higher than Houston$438,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Houston3.8x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points lower than Houston30%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them53 points higher than Houston95%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston9.6%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,897
Mortgage payment
$2,397
Property tax
$500
Median rent, for comparison
$3,180

Based on a $438,000 home in Briarhills, 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 income77% higher than Houston$115,000$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Houston1.1%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Houston3.5%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher31 points higher than Houston68%37%34%
Average commute23% higher than Houston34 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home25 points higher than Houston38%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Houston1.5%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Houston93%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Briarhills

Under 1813%
18 to 348.2%
35 to 6439%
65 and over40%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black0.4%
Asian14%
Other or more than one race8.9%

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. ABarnettHighland Village
  2. AKelliwood PointeCinco Ranch
  3. A-Walden Park EstatesAllen

Questions about Briarhills

Is Briarhills a good place to live?

Briarhills is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 45th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Briarhills?

Median rent in Briarhills is $3,180 a month, 134% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $438,000, 58% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Briarhills?

The closest rated public schools are Bush Elementary (elementary, rated A), West Briar Middle (middle, rated B) and Westside High School (high, rated B). 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 Briarhills 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.