Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Candlelight Place, Houston

A-

99th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 80 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Candlelight Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 99th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels 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
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
2,760
Median rent
$2,040
Median home value
$470,000
Household income
$158,800
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
94%
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What it's like to live in Candlelight Place

Candlelight Place is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,800 residents, older homes (median year built 1959), mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 31% of households with children.

Our grade for Candlelight Place is A-. That puts it 99th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Candlelight Place

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $158,800, 145% higher than the Houston median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Candlelight Place

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,040, 50% 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 Place report card

Each grade compares Candlelight Place 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 $2,040, homes cost 3.0x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $158,800, 3.6% unemployed.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    53 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 28 min, 28% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    70% have a bachelor’s degree.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    13% of adults uninsured.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Candlelight Place compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $158,800145% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%52 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 70%34 points higher than Houston (37%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $2,04050% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.8%5 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CStevens ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.7 mi
  • BBlack MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.8 mi
  • BScarborough High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Candlelight Place

Median rent in Candlelight Place is $2,040 a month, 50% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $82,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $470,000, 69% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,248 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent50% higher than Houston$2,040$1,361$1,403
Median home value69% higher than Houston$470,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income31% lower than Houston3.0x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Houston43%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them52 points higher than Houston94%42%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Houston3.6%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston195919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,248
Mortgage payment
$2,573
Property tax
$676
Median rent, for comparison
$2,040

Based on a $470,000 home in Candlelight Place, 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 income145% higher than Houston$158,800$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston3.6%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points lower than Houston5.9%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher34 points higher than Houston70%37%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Houston28 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home15 points higher than Houston28%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Houston0.8%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Houston99%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 Place

Under 1821%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6439%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black0%
Asian1.8%
Other or more than one race8.5%

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. B+Northwest CiboloCibolo
  2. B+Highland Hills VLewisville
  3. B+Frankford FarmsLubbock

Questions about Candlelight Place

Is Candlelight Place a good place to live?

Candlelight Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 99th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Candlelight Place?

Renters in Candlelight Place pay a median of $2,040 a month, 50% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $470,000, 69% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Candlelight Place?

The closest rated public schools are Stevens Elementary (elementary, rated C), Black Middle (middle, rated B) and Scarborough 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 Place 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.