Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Candlelight Estates, Houston
111th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Candlelight Estates is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 111th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.
- Pricey
- Lots of parks
- Cost of living scores low (9 of 100)
- River flooding risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 1.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.5 mi |
| Gym | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 0.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,500
- Median rent
- $1,990
- Median home value
- $717,000
- Household income
- $127,400
- Average commute
- 20 min
- Homes owned
- 87%
What it's like to live in Candlelight Estates
Candlelight Estates is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 32% of households with children.
Our grade for Candlelight Estates is B+. That puts it 111th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Candlelight Estates
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $127,400, 97% higher than the Houston median.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Candlelight Estates
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,990, 46% higher than the Houston median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Candlelight Estates report card
Each grade compares Candlelight 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 D-
Median rent $1,990, homes cost 5.6x income.
9 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $127,400, 2.7% unemployed.
70 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.
60 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 B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
56 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 20 min, 18% work from home.
75 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A
74% have a bachelor’s degree.
89 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B-
13% of adults uninsured.
60 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B+
87% of homes owner-occupied.
75 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
96% of homes have broadband.
62 of 100 vs TX areas
Candlelight Estates compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%45 points higher than Houston (42%)
- Median household income: $127,40097% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 74%37 points higher than Houston (37%)
Worse than Houston
- Median rent: $1,99046% higher than Houston ($1,361)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 72%17 points higher than Houston (54%)
- Home value to income: 5.6x31% higher than Houston (4.3x)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CStevens ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.3 mi
- BBlack MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.6 mi
- BWaltrip High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1 mi
Cost of living in Candlelight Estates
Median rent in Candlelight Estates is $1,990 a month, 46% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $80,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $717,000, 158% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,707 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent46% higher than Houston | $1,990 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value158% higher than Houston | $717,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income31% higher than Houston | 5.6x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Houston | 72% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them45 points higher than Houston | 87% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes6 points lower than Houston | 4.5% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1995 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $3,925
- Property tax
- $782
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,990
Based on a $717,000 home in Candlelight 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 income97% higher than Houston | $127,400 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than Houston | 2.7% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line11 points lower than Houston | 9.1% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher37 points higher than Houston | 74% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute25% lower than Houston | 20 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home5 points higher than Houston | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Houston | 1.3% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Houston | 96% | 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 stormsVery low
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Candlelight 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.
- B+Southwest GrapevineGrapevine
- A-Britian EstatesFlower Mound
- A-Central Cedar ParkCedar Park
Questions about Candlelight Estates
Is Candlelight Estates a good place to live?
Candlelight Estates is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 111th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.
How much does it cost to live in Candlelight Estates?
Renters in Candlelight Estates pay a median of $1,990 a month, 46% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $717,000, 158% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 5.6x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Candlelight Estates?
The closest rated public schools are Stevens Elementary (elementary, rated C), Black Middle (middle, rated B) and Waltrip High School (high, rated B). 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 Candlelight 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.