Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Dominion Estates, Houston
212th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 30 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Dominion Estates is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 212th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.
- Jobs and income scores low (20 of 100)
- Health scores low (11 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.3 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.3 mi |
| Library | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 5,300
- Median rent
- $1,080
- Median home value
- $284,000
- Household income
- $73,600
- Average commute
- 28 min
- Homes owned
- 47%
What it's like to live in Dominion Estates
Dominion Estates is a neighborhood in Houston with about 5,300 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 19% of households with children.
Our grade for Dominion Estates is D+. That puts it 212th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Dominion Estates
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,080, 21% lower than the Houston median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Dominion Estates
- Higher poverty. 33% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Dominion Estates report card
Each grade compares Dominion Estates 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 $1,080, homes cost 3.9x income.
47 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $73,600, 5.3% unemployed.
20 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.
38 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 B+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
74 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 28 min, 2.9% work from home.
65 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C-
37% have a bachelor’s degree.
35 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
29% of adults uninsured.
11 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
47% of homes owner-occupied.
27 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
84% of homes have broadband.
21 of 100 vs TX areas
Dominion Estates compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Median rent: $1,08021% lower than Houston ($1,361)
- Median household income: $73,60014% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 47%5 points higher than Houston (42%)
Worse than Houston
- People below the poverty line: 33%14 points higher than Houston (20%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 64%10 points higher than Houston (54%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 84%6 points lower than Houston (90%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BHighland Hts ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.7 mi
- DWilliams MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.9 mi
- BWashington B T High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.9 mi
Cost of living in Dominion Estates
Median rent in Dominion Estates is $1,080 a month, 21% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $43,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $284,000, about the same as the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,836 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent21% lower than Houston | $1,080 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home valueAbout the same as Houston | $284,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income10% lower than Houston | 3.9x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Houston | 64% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Houston | 47% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes3 points lower than Houston | 7.2% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1985 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,555
- Property tax
- $281
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,080
Based on a $284,000 home in Dominion Estates, 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 income14% higher than Houston | $73,600 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston | 5.3% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line14 points higher than Houston | 33% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Houston | 37% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as Houston | 28 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home10 points lower than Houston | 2.9% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston | 6.3% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Houston | 84% | 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
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Dominion Estates
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.
- CRubioRound Rock
- D+Southwest RichardsonRichardson
- D+BeatyOdessa
Questions about Dominion Estates
Is Dominion Estates a good place to live?
Dominion Estates is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 212th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Dominion Estates?
Renters in Dominion Estates pay a median of $1,080 a month, 21% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $284,000, about the same as the Houston median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Dominion Estates?
The closest rated public schools are Highland Hts Elementary (elementary, rated B), Williams Middle (middle, rated D) and Washington B T High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Dominion Estates 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.