Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Crestmont Park, Houston
277th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 12 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Crestmont Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 13,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 277th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on cost of living and worst on jobs and income.
- Jobs and income scores low (11 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (19 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.0 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 2.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 1.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 13,760
- Median rent
- $1,330
- Median home value
- $170,000
- Household income
- $60,600
- Average commute
- 35 min
- Homes owned
- 66%
What it's like to live in Crestmont Park
Crestmont Park is a neighborhood in Houston with about 13,800 residents, homes built around 1974, mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 36% of households with children.
It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 277th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Crestmont Park
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.
Cons of living in Crestmont Park
- Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 35 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Crestmont Park report card
Each grade compares Crestmont Park 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 $1,330, homes cost 2.8x income.
50 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $60,600, 12% unemployed.
11 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C
Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.
42 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 C-
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
33 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 35 min, 10% work from home.
47 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D
18% have a bachelor’s degree.
19 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
19% of adults uninsured.
15 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
66% of homes owner-occupied.
26 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D+
86% of homes have broadband.
26 of 100 vs TX areas
Crestmont Park compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 66%24 points higher than Houston (42%)
- Home value to income: 2.8x35% lower than Houston (4.3x)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 19%5 points lower than Houston (24%)
Worse than Houston
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%19 points lower than Houston (37%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 67%13 points higher than Houston (54%)
- Average commute: 35 min28% higher than Houston (27 min)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DLaw ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
- BThomas MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.7 mi
- BWorthing High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.9 mi
Cost of living in Crestmont Park
Median rent in Crestmont Park is $1,330 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $170,000, 39% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,135 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Houston | $1,330 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value39% lower than Houston | $170,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income35% lower than Houston | 2.8x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points higher than Houston | 67% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Houston | 66% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points higher than Houston | 13% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1974 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $931
- Property tax
- $205
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,330
Based on a $170,000 home in Crestmont Park, 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 income7% lower than Houston | $60,600 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate5 points higher than Houston | 12% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line2 points higher than Houston | 22% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Houston | 18% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute28% higher than Houston | 35 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than Houston | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than Houston | 10% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Houston | 86% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- Coastal floodingLow
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery low
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Crestmont Park
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.
- D-Southwest DallasDallas
- D-South DallasDallas
- D-Northeast RosenbergRosenberg
Questions about Crestmont Park
Is Crestmont Park a good place to live?
Crestmont Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 13,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 277th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on cost of living and worst on jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Crestmont Park?
Median rent in Crestmont Park is $1,330 a month, about the same as the Houston median. The median home is worth $170,000, 39% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Crestmont Park?
The closest rated public schools are Law Elementary (elementary, rated D), Thomas Middle (middle, rated B) and Worthing High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 11 Census block groups closest to the Crestmont Park 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.