Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Energy Corridor, Houston
127th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 71 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Energy Corridor is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 127th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on jobs and income and worst on home ownership.
- Lots of parks
- Errands and things to do scores low (20 of 100)
- Home ownership scores low (16 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 2.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 2.0 mi |
| Park | 0.7 mi |
| Cafe | 1.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 1.6 mi |
| Gym | 1.9 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 2.0 mi |
| Childcare | 2.0 mi |
| Library | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,560
- Median rent
- $1,330
- Median home value
- $472,000
- Household income
- $88,100
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 28%
What it's like to live in Energy Corridor
Energy Corridor is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,600 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly rented (72% of homes) and 22% of households with children.
Our grade for Energy Corridor is B. That puts it 127th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Energy Corridor
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $88,100, 36% higher than the Houston median.
Cons of living in Energy Corridor
- Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Energy Corridor report card
Each grade compares Energy Corridor 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 $1,330, homes cost 5.4x income.
42 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A-
Median household income $88,100, 0% unemployed.
83 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.
58 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 D
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
20 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 25 min, 9.5% work from home.
45 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
57% have a bachelor’s degree.
80 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
12% of adults uninsured.
70 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
28% of homes owner-occupied.
16 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A-
99% of homes have broadband.
80 of 100 vs TX areas
Energy Corridor compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%20 points higher than Houston (37%)
- People below the poverty line: 4.7%15 points lower than Houston (20%)
- Median household income: $88,10036% higher than Houston ($64,813)
Worse than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 28%14 points lower than Houston (42%)
- Home value to income: 5.4x25% higher than Houston (4.3x)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.3%5 points lower than Houston (5.7%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BSherwood ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD2.1 mi
- BSpring Forest MiddleMiddle, Spring Branch ISD2.7 mi
- BStratford High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD2.5 mi
Cost of living in Energy Corridor
Median rent in Energy Corridor is $1,330 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 $472,000, 70% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,050 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Houston | $1,330 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value70% higher than Houston | $472,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income25% higher than Houston | 5.4x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Houston | 42% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Houston | 28% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points lower than Houston | 8.5% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1997 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,584
- Property tax
- $466
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,330
Based on a $472,000 home in Energy Corridor, 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 income36% higher than Houston | $88,100 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate7 points lower than Houston | 0% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line15 points lower than Houston | 4.7% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points higher than Houston | 57% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute9% lower than Houston | 25 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than Houston | 9.5% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Houston | 0.3% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Houston | 99% | 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
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Energy Corridor
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.
- B+Mustang-Padre IslandCorpus Christi
- C+Shavano HighlandsSan Antonio
- BNorth GrapevineGrapevine
Questions about Energy Corridor
Is Energy Corridor a good place to live?
Energy Corridor is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 127th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on jobs and income and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Energy Corridor?
Renters in Energy Corridor pay a median of $1,330 a month, about the same as the Houston median. The median home is worth $472,000, 70% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 5.4x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Energy Corridor?
The closest rated public schools are Sherwood Elementary (elementary, rated B), Spring Forest Middle (middle, rated B) and Stratford 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 Energy Corridor 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.