Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Canfield Oaks, Houston
168th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 47 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Canfield Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 168th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.
- Errands close by
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (0 of 100)
- Health scores low (5 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.7 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.5 mi |
| Childcare | 0.3 mi |
| Library | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 4,830
- Median rent
- $600
- Median home value
- $403,000
- Household income
- $15,000
- Average commute
- 22 min
- Homes owned
- 20%
What it's like to live in Canfield Oaks
Canfield Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston with about 4,800 residents, older homes (median year built 1952), mostly rented (80% of homes) and 37% of households with children.
Our grade for Canfield Oaks is C. That puts it 168th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Canfield Oaks
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $600, 56% lower than the Houston median.
- 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Canfield Oaks
- Higher poverty. 48% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
- Higher unemployment. 30% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Canfield Oaks report card
Each grade compares Canfield Oaks 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 $600, homes cost 26.9x income.
34 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $15,000, 30% unemployed.
0 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A-
Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.
81 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 A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A
Average commute 22 min, 15% work from home.
94 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C+
43% have a bachelor’s degree.
56 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
20% of adults uninsured.
5 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
20% of homes owner-occupied.
5 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade F
59% of homes have broadband.
2 of 100 vs TX areas
Canfield Oaks compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 42%37 points higher than Houston (5.7%)
- Median rent: $60056% lower than Houston ($1,361)
- Average commute: 22 min20% lower than Houston (27 min)
Worse than Houston
- Home value to income: 26.9x528% higher than Houston (4.3x)
- Homes with broadband internet: 59%31 points lower than Houston (90%)
- Median household income: $15,00077% lower than Houston ($64,813)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BLockhart ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
- ABaylor College of Medicine Academy at RyanMiddle, Houston ISD0.8 mi
- BYates High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.3 mi
Cost of living in Canfield Oaks
Median rent in Canfield Oaks is $600 a month, 56% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $24,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $403,000, 45% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,580 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent56% lower than Houston | $600 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value45% higher than Houston | $403,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income528% higher than Houston | 26.9x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Houston | 71% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them22 points lower than Houston | 20% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes5 points higher than Houston | 16% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1952 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,206
- Property tax
- $374
- Median rent, for comparison
- $600
Based on a $403,000 home in Canfield Oaks, 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 income77% lower than Houston | $15,000 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate23 points higher than Houston | 30% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line28 points higher than Houston | 48% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Houston | 43% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute20% lower than Houston | 22 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points higher than Houston | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit37 points higher than Houston | 42% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet31 points lower than Houston | 59% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- Coastal floodingLow
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailLow
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Canfield Oaks
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.
- C-South OvertonLubbock
- C+San Jacinto PlazaEl Paso
- D+Rudder PlazaCollege Station
Questions about Canfield Oaks
Is Canfield Oaks a good place to live?
Canfield Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 168th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Canfield Oaks?
Renters in Canfield Oaks pay a median of $600 a month, 56% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $403,000, 45% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 26.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Canfield Oaks?
The closest rated public schools are Lockhart Elementary (elementary, rated B), Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan (middle, rated A) and Yates 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 Canfield Oaks 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.