Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Crestwood, Houston
14th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Crestwood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels.
- Pricey
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.0 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.2 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.1 mi |
| Childcare | 0.9 mi |
| Library | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,820
- Median rent
- $1,890
- Median home value
- $958,000
- Household income
- $216,000
- Average commute
- 20 min
- Homes owned
- 74%
What it's like to live in Crestwood
Crestwood is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (74%) and 11% of households with children.
It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 14th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Crestwood
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $216,000, 233% higher than the Houston median.
- Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Crestwood
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,890, 39% higher than the Houston median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.
Crestwood report card
Each grade compares Crestwood 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 $1,890, homes cost 4.4x income.
46 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A+
Median household income $216,000, 1.0% unemployed.
97 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B+
Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.
80 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+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
50 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A-
Average commute 20 min, 18% work from home.
83 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A+
91% have a bachelor’s degree.
99 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A+
6.0% of adults uninsured.
96 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B-
74% of homes owner-occupied.
57 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B+
98% of homes have broadband.
77 of 100 vs TX areas
Crestwood compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Median household income: $216,000233% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 91%55 points higher than Houston (37%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 19%35 points lower than Houston (54%)
Worse than Houston
- Median rent: $1,89039% higher than Houston ($1,361)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 2.8%3 points lower than Houston (5.7%)
- Home value to income: 4.4x4% higher than Houston (4.3x)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AMemorial ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD1 mi
- CTanglewood MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD2 mi
- BLamar High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD2 mi
Cost of living in Crestwood
Median rent in Crestwood is $1,890 a month, 39% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $76,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $958,000, 245% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $6,077 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent39% higher than Houston | $1,890 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value245% higher than Houston | $958,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income4% higher than Houston | 4.4x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent35 points lower than Houston | 19% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them32 points higher than Houston | 74% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes5 points lower than Houston | 5.1% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 2006 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $5,244
- Property tax
- $833
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,890
Based on a $958,000 home in Crestwood, 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 income233% higher than Houston | $216,000 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate6 points lower than Houston | 1.0% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line19 points lower than Houston | 1.2% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher55 points higher than Houston | 91% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute28% lower than Houston | 20 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home5 points higher than Houston | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Houston | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Houston | 98% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- Coastal floodingHigh
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery low
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsVery low
- Strong windVery low
Who lives in Crestwood
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.
- A+Custer Hill EstatesPlano
- A+Balcones ParkAustin
- A+Northwest CoppellCoppell
Questions about Crestwood
Is Crestwood a good place to live?
Crestwood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels.
How much does it cost to live in Crestwood?
Median rent in Crestwood is $1,890 a month, 39% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $958,000, 245% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Crestwood?
The closest rated public schools are Memorial Elementary (elementary, rated A), Tanglewood Middle (middle, rated C) 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Crestwood 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.