Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Colquitt Court, Houston

A+

20th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 97 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Colquitt Court is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on jobs and income and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (10 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
1,320
Median rent
$1,820
Median home value
$849,000
Household income
$195,700
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
40%
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What it's like to live in Colquitt Court

Colquitt Court is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), a mix of owners and renters and 18% of households with children.

Our grade for Colquitt Court is A+. That puts it 20th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Colquitt Court

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $195,700, 202% 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 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Colquitt Court

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,820, 34% 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.

Colquitt Court report card

Each grade compares Colquitt Court 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 $1,820, homes cost 4.3x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $195,700, 2.9% unemployed.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    89 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 19 min, 17% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    82% have a bachelor’s degree.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    10% of adults uninsured.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    40% of homes owner-occupied.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

Colquitt Court compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $195,700202% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 82%45 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 24%30 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,82034% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.3%4 points lower than Houston (5.7%)
  • Vacant homes: 14%4 points higher than Houston (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BPoe ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • ALanier MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.1 mi
  • BLamar High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Colquitt Court

Median rent in Colquitt Court is $1,820 a month, 34% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $849,000, 206% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,481 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent34% higher than Houston$1,820$1,361$1,403
Median home value206% higher than Houston$849,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Houston4.3x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent30 points lower than Houston24%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Houston40%42%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Houston14%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston200119821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,481
Mortgage payment
$4,647
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,820

Based on a $849,000 home in Colquitt Court, 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 income202% higher than Houston$195,700$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Houston2.9%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points lower than Houston0.8%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher45 points higher than Houston82%37%34%
Average commute29% lower than Houston19 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Houston17%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Houston1.3%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 floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Colquitt Court

Under 1817%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6440%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White41%
Hispanic or Latino6.8%
Black12%
Asian35%
Other or more than one race5.7%

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+West End Historic DistrictDallas
  2. AHarwood DistrictDallas
  3. AZilkerAustin

Questions about Colquitt Court

Is Colquitt Court a good place to live?

Colquitt Court is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on jobs and income and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Colquitt Court?

Renters in Colquitt Court pay a median of $1,820 a month, 34% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $849,000, 206% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Colquitt Court?

The closest rated public schools are Poe Elementary (elementary, rated B), Lanier Middle (middle, rated A) and Lamar 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 Colquitt Court 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.