Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Dearborn Place, Houston

A-

96th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Dearborn Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 96th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.1 mi
Childcareunder 0.1 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
820
Median rent
$1,040
Median home value
$652,000
Household income
$62,600
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
31%
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What it's like to live in Dearborn Place

Dearborn Place is a neighborhood in Houston with about 800 residents, homes built around 1982, mostly rented (69% of homes) and 5% of households with children.

Our grade for Dearborn Place is A-. That puts it 96th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Dearborn Place

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,040, 24% lower 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Dearborn Place

  • Higher poverty. 36% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Higher unemployment. 36% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Dearborn Place report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,040, homes cost 10.4x income.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $62,600, 36% unemployed.

    6 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 A

    Average commute 19 min, 12% work from home.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    51% have a bachelor’s degree.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    11% of adults uninsured.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    31% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Dearborn Place compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 51%14 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%13 points lower than Houston (24%)
  • Average commute: 19 min32% lower than Houston (27 min)

Worse than Houston

  • Home value to income: 10.4x143% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Unemployment rate: 36%29 points higher than Houston (7.0%)
  • People below the poverty line: 36%16 points higher than Houston (20%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BPoe ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • ALanier MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • BLamar High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Dearborn Place

Median rent in Dearborn Place is $1,040 a month, 24% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $652,000, 135% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,402 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent24% lower than Houston$1,040$1,361$1,403
Median home value135% higher than Houston$652,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income143% higher than Houston10.4x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Houston59%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points lower than Houston31%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Houston13%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198219821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,402
Mortgage payment
$3,569
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,040

Based on a $652,000 home in Dearborn Place, 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 income3% lower than Houston$62,600$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate29 points higher than Houston36%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points higher than Houston36%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points higher than Houston51%37%34%
Average commute32% lower than Houston19 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Houston12%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Houston7.3%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Houston100%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Dearborn Place

Under 186.1%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6443%
65 and over26%
Race and ethnicity
White48%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Black23%
Asian18%
Other or more than one race5.3%

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. BCountry Club ParkAustin
  2. A-Hyde ParkAustin
  3. B+Gypsy GroveAustin

Questions about Dearborn Place

Is Dearborn Place a good place to live?

Dearborn Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 96th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Dearborn Place?

Renters in Dearborn Place pay a median of $1,040 a month, 24% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $652,000, 135% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 10.4x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Dearborn Place?

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 Dearborn Place 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.