Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Edgeworth Place, Houston

D-

299th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Edgeworth Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 299th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Jobs and income scores low (9 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
2,510
Median rent
$1,320
Median home value
$151,000
Household income
$52,100
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Edgeworth Place

Edgeworth Place is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1979, a mix of owners and renters and 35% of households with children.

Our grade for Edgeworth Place is D-. That puts it 299th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Edgeworth Place

  • 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 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Edgeworth Place

  • Higher poverty. 27% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Edgeworth Place report card

Each grade compares Edgeworth 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 B-

    Median rent $1,320, homes cost 2.9x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $52,100, 9.4% unemployed.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    23 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 27 min, 5.0% work from home.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    4.8% have a bachelor’s degree.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    32% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

Edgeworth Place compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%20 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x32% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 48%6 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%32 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 32%8 points higher than Houston (24%)
  • Median household income: $52,10020% lower than Houston ($64,813)

Closest public schools

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

  • CEscamilla ElementaryElementary, Aldine ISD0.9 mi
  • CHambrick MiddleMiddle, Aldine ISD1.9 mi
  • DMacarthur High SchoolHigh, Aldine ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Edgeworth Place

Median rent in Edgeworth Place is $1,320 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 $151,000, 46% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $957 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent3% lower than Houston$1,320$1,361$1,403
Median home value46% lower than Houston$151,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income32% lower than Houston2.9x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Houston48%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them20 points higher than Houston62%42%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Houston14%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston197919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$957
Mortgage payment
$827
Property tax
$131
Median rent, for comparison
$1,320

Based on a $151,000 home in Edgeworth 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 income20% lower than Houston$52,100$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Houston9.4%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than Houston27%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher32 points lower than Houston4.8%37%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Houston27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Houston5.0%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Houston1.8%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Houston86%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Edgeworth Place

Under 1834%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6429%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White1.1%
Hispanic or Latino63%
Black34%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.4%

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. FSouthwest San AntonioSan Antonio
  2. FCentral BeltonBelton
  3. D-Terrell WellsSan Antonio

Questions about Edgeworth Place

Is Edgeworth Place a good place to live?

Edgeworth Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 299th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Edgeworth Place?

Renters in Edgeworth Place pay a median of $1,320 a month, 3% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $151,000, 46% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Edgeworth Place?

The closest rated public schools are Escamilla Elementary (elementary, rated C), Hambrick Middle (middle, rated C) and Macarthur High School (high, rated D). 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 Edgeworth 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.