Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Clear Lake City, Houston

B+

108th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Clear Lake City is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 108th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Lots of parks
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
8,040
Median rent
$1,420
Median home value
$238,000
Household income
$72,000
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
36%
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What it's like to live in Clear Lake City

Clear Lake City is a neighborhood in Houston with about 8,000 residents, homes built around 1981, a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.

Our grade for Clear Lake City is B+. That puts it 108th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Clear Lake City

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Clear Lake City

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

Clear Lake City report card

Each grade compares Clear Lake City 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 $1,420, homes cost 3.3x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $72,000, 4.0% unemployed.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    58 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 B+

    Average commute 24 min, 15% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    16% of adults uninsured.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    36% of homes owner-occupied.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

Clear Lake City compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 45%9 points lower than Houston (54%)
  • Home value to income: 3.3x23% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 16%8 points lower than Houston (24%)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 36%6 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Median rent: $1,4204% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

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

  • CG H Whitcomb ElementaryElementary, Clear Creek ISD0.3 mi
  • CClear Lake IntermediateMiddle, Clear Creek ISD0.8 mi
  • AClear Lake High SchoolHigh, Clear Creek ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Clear Lake City

Median rent in Clear Lake City is $1,420 a month, 4% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $238,000, 14% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,616 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent4% higher than Houston$1,420$1,361$1,403
Median home value14% lower than Houston$238,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income23% lower than Houston3.3x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than Houston45%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Houston36%42%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Houston6.5%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198119821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,616
Mortgage payment
$1,303
Property tax
$314
Median rent, for comparison
$1,420

Based on a $238,000 home in Clear Lake City, 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 income11% higher than Houston$72,000$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston4.0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Houston13%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Houston41%37%34%
Average commute10% lower than Houston24 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Houston15%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Houston4.5%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Houston93%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Clear Lake City

Under 1818%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6436%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White40%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black16%
Asian21%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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. A-Addison CircleDallas
  2. B+Gardens of Hollywood ParkSan Antonio
  3. B-Cielo Vista SouthEl Paso

Questions about Clear Lake City

Is Clear Lake City a good place to live?

Clear Lake City is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 108th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Clear Lake City?

Renters in Clear Lake City pay a median of $1,420 a month, 4% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $238,000, 14% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Clear Lake City?

The closest rated public schools are G H Whitcomb Elementary (elementary, rated C), Clear Lake Intermediate (middle, rated C) and Clear Lake High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Clear Lake City 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.