Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Crestmont, Houston

D

258th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 17 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Crestmont is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 258th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

  • Jobs and income scores low (1 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe2.5 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym2.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.9 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
4,270
Median rent
$800
Median home value
$154,000
Household income
$32,900
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
66%
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What it's like to live in Crestmont

Crestmont is a neighborhood in Houston with about 4,300 residents, older homes (median year built 1965), mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for Crestmont is D. That puts it 258th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Crestmont

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $800, 41% lower than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Crestmont

  • Higher poverty. 37% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Higher unemployment. 25% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 33 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 report card

Each grade compares Crestmont with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $800, homes cost 4.7x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $32,900, 25% unemployed.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    71 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 33 min, 10% work from home.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    9.6% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    23% of adults uninsured.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

Crestmont compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 66%24 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Median rent: $80041% lower than Houston ($1,361)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 40%14 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.6%27 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $32,90049% lower than Houston ($64,813)
  • Unemployment rate: 25%18 points higher than Houston (7.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMading ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD1 mi
  • BThomas MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.7 mi
  • BSterling High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Crestmont

Median rent in Crestmont is $800 a month, 41% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $154,000, 45% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $985 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent41% lower than Houston$800$1,361$1,403
Median home value45% lower than Houston$154,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income9% higher than Houston4.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than Houston40%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Houston66%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston11%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196519821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$985
Mortgage payment
$843
Property tax
$142
Median rent, for comparison
$800

Based on a $154,000 home in Crestmont, 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 income49% lower than Houston$32,900$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate18 points higher than Houston25%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points higher than Houston37%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points lower than Houston9.6%37%34%
Average commute19% higher than Houston33 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Houston10%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston3.4%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Houston80%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Crestmont

Under 1827%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6431%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White0.3%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black82%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.6%

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. DSoutheast LongviewLongview
  2. FTierra Prieta ColoniaDonna
  3. D+Southwest Mineral WellsMineral Wells

Questions about Crestmont

Is Crestmont a good place to live?

Crestmont is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 258th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Crestmont?

Renters in Crestmont pay a median of $800 a month, 41% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $154,000, 45% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Crestmont?

The closest rated public schools are Mading Elementary (elementary, rated B), Thomas Middle (middle, rated B) and Sterling High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Crestmont 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.