Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Candlelight Woods, Houston

D-

271st of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 13 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Candlelight Woods is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 271st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (13 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.0 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
4,900
Median rent
$1,440
Median home value
$240,000
Household income
$41,900
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
55%
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What it's like to live in Candlelight Woods

Candlelight Woods is a neighborhood in Houston with about 4,900 residents, homes built around 1986, a mix of owners and renters and 29% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 271st of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Candlelight Woods

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Candlelight Woods

  • Higher poverty. 37% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Candlelight Woods report card

Each grade compares Candlelight Woods 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 $1,440, homes cost 5.7x income.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $41,900, 2.3% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    39 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 26 min, 6.6% work from home.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    26% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    55% of homes owner-occupied.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

Candlelight Woods compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 18%13 points higher than Houston (5.7%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 55%12 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Vacant homes: 4.1%7 points lower than Houston (11%)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 87%33 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • People below the poverty line: 37%17 points higher than Houston (20%)
  • Median household income: $41,90035% lower than Houston ($64,813)

Closest public schools

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

  • CSmith ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.7 mi
  • BBlack MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.3 mi
  • BScarborough High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Candlelight Woods

Median rent in Candlelight Woods is $1,440 a month, 6% 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 $240,000, 14% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,552 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent6% higher than Houston$1,440$1,361$1,403
Median home value14% lower than Houston$240,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income34% higher than Houston5.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent33 points higher than Houston87%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points higher than Houston55%42%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Houston4.1%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198619821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,552
Mortgage payment
$1,314
Property tax
$238
Median rent, for comparison
$1,440

Based on a $240,000 home in Candlelight Woods, 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% lower than Houston$41,900$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Houston2.3%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points higher than Houston37%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Houston28%37%34%
Average commute6% lower than Houston26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Houston6.6%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit13 points higher than Houston18%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Houston95%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Candlelight Woods

Under 1833%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6438%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White2.6%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black68%
Asian2.5%
Other or more than one race2.3%

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. D+Holiday Hill VillageMidland
  2. DCircle S RidgeAustin
  3. D-Central WeatherfordWeatherford

Questions about Candlelight Woods

Is Candlelight Woods a good place to live?

Candlelight Woods is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 271st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Candlelight Woods?

Median rent in Candlelight Woods is $1,440 a month, 6% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $240,000, 14% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 5.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Candlelight Woods?

The closest rated public schools are Smith 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 Woods 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.