Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Cherryhurst, Houston

A+

10th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 99 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Cherryhurst is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • 56% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
1,740
Median rent
$1,450
Median home value
$650,000
Household income
$161,200
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
64%
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What it's like to live in Cherryhurst

Cherryhurst is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1999, a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for Cherryhurst is A+. That puts it 10th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Cherryhurst

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $161,200, 149% higher 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Cherryhurst

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Cherryhurst report card

Each grade compares Cherryhurst 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 $1,450, homes cost 4.0x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $161,200, 6.4% unemployed.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    95 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 22 min, 27% work from home.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    75% have a bachelor’s degree.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.6% of adults uninsured.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    64% of homes owner-occupied.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Cherryhurst compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $161,200149% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 75%38 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 64%22 points higher than Houston (42%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,4507% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 56%2 points higher than Houston (54%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BElla J Baker Montessori SchoolElementary, Houston ISD0.1 mi
  • BElla J Baker Montessori SchoolMiddle, Houston ISD0.1 mi
  • ACarnegie Vanguard High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Cherryhurst

Median rent in Cherryhurst is $1,450 a month, 7% 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 $650,000, 134% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,377 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent7% higher than Houston$1,450$1,361$1,403
Median home value134% higher than Houston$650,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Houston4.0x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Houston56%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Houston64%42%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Houston3.6%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston199919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,377
Mortgage payment
$3,558
Property tax
$819
Median rent, for comparison
$1,450

Based on a $650,000 home in Cherryhurst, 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 income149% higher than Houston$161,200$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Houston6.4%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than Houston6.7%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher38 points higher than Houston75%37%34%
Average commute19% lower than Houston22 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points higher than Houston27%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston5.5%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Houston100%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Cherryhurst

Under 1818%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6440%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White54%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black2.1%
Asian8.6%
Other or more than one race12%

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. A+Central Cinco RanchCinco Ranch
  2. A+Violet Crown HeightsAustin
  3. A+AllandaleAustin

Questions about Cherryhurst

Is Cherryhurst a good place to live?

Cherryhurst is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th 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 Cherryhurst?

Renters in Cherryhurst pay a median of $1,450 a month, 7% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $650,000, 134% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Cherryhurst?

The closest rated public schools are Ella J Baker Montessori School (elementary, rated B), Ella J Baker Montessori School (middle, rated B) and Carnegie Vanguard High School (high, rated A). 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 Cherryhurst 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.