Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Carverdale, Houston
165th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Carverdale is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 165th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.
- Home ownership scores low (18 of 100)
- River flooding risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.6 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.7 mi |
| Childcare | 1.1 mi |
| Library | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,600
- Median rent
- $1,660
- Median home value
- $239,000
- Household income
- $76,000
- Average commute
- 29 min
- Homes owned
- 48%
What it's like to live in Carverdale
Carverdale is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,600 residents, homes built around 1989, a mix of owners and renters and 41% of households with children.
Our grade for Carverdale is C+. That puts it 165th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Carverdale
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.
Cons of living in Carverdale
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,660, 22% 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.
Carverdale report card
Each grade compares Carverdale 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 $1,660, homes cost 3.1x income.
43 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C
Median household income $76,000, 6.2% unemployed.
42 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C+
Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.
55 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.
61 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B-
Average commute 29 min, 2.9% work from home.
56 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D+
30% have a bachelor’s degree.
27 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D+
26% of adults uninsured.
28 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
48% of homes owner-occupied.
18 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B+
98% of homes have broadband.
78 of 100 vs TX areas
Carverdale compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- People below the poverty line: 7.0%13 points lower than Houston (20%)
- Home value to income: 3.1x27% lower than Houston (4.3x)
- Homes with broadband internet: 98%8 points higher than Houston (90%)
Worse than Houston
- Median rent: $1,66022% higher than Houston ($1,361)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 30%7 points lower than Houston (37%)
- Average commute: 29 min8% higher than Houston (27 min)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BBane ElementaryElementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD1.6 mi
- CDean MiddleMiddle, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD1.6 mi
- BJersey Village High SchoolHigh, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD1.9 mi
Cost of living in Carverdale
Median rent in Carverdale is $1,660 a month, 22% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $239,000, 14% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,557 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent22% higher than Houston | $1,660 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value14% lower than Houston | $239,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income27% lower than Houston | 3.1x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Houston | 56% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Houston | 48% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points higher than Houston | 12% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1989 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,308
- Property tax
- $249
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,660
Based on a $239,000 home in Carverdale, 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 income17% higher than Houston | $76,000 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Houston | 6.2% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line13 points lower than Houston | 7.0% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Houston | 30% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute8% higher than Houston | 29 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home10 points lower than Houston | 2.9% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston | 6.2% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Houston | 98% | 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
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Carverdale
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.
- CSouthwest side of North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills
- C+Northwest DallasDallas
- B-Winnetka Heights Historic DistrictDallas
Questions about Carverdale
Is Carverdale a good place to live?
Carverdale is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 165th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Carverdale?
Renters in Carverdale pay a median of $1,660 a month, 22% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $239,000, 14% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Carverdale?
The closest rated public schools are Bane Elementary (elementary, rated B), Dean Middle (middle, rated C) and Jersey Village 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 Carverdale 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.