Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Ethan's Glen, Houston

B+

107th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Ethan's Glen is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 107th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
910
Median rent
$1,540
Median home value
$874,000
Household income
$250,000+
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Ethan's Glen

Ethan's Glen is a neighborhood in Houston with about 900 residents, homes built around 1969, mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 32% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 107th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Ethan's Glen

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $250,000+, 286% higher than the Houston median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Ethan's Glen

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Ethan's Glen report card

Each grade compares Ethan's Glen 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 $1,540, homes cost 3.5x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $250,000+, 3.7% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 34 min, 36% work from home.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    85% have a bachelor’s degree.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.8% of adults uninsured.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

Ethan's Glen compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $250,000+286% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 85%49 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%47 points higher than Houston (42%)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%46 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Average commute: 34 min26% higher than Houston (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,54013% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

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

  • AFrostwood ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD0.8 mi
  • BRevere MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.8 mi
  • DTexas Connections Academy at HoustonHigh, Houston ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Ethan's Glen

Median rent in Ethan's Glen is $1,540 a month, 13% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $874,000, 215% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,617 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent13% higher than Houston$1,540$1,361$1,403
Median home value215% higher than Houston$874,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income18% lower than Houston3.5x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points higher than Houston100%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them47 points higher than Houston89%42%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Houston12%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,617
Mortgage payment
$4,784
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,540

Based on a $874,000 home in Ethan's Glen, 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 income286% higher than Houston$250,000+$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston3.7%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line20 points lower than Houston0.3%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher49 points higher than Houston85%37%34%
Average commute26% higher than Houston34 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home23 points higher than Houston36%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Houston1.5%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Houston96%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 stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Ethan's Glen

Under 1819%
18 to 347.2%
35 to 6445%
65 and over28%
Race and ethnicity
White93%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black0%
Asian1.4%
Other or more than one race3.4%

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. A-Southwest PlanoPlano
  2. BWolf Ranch-HilltopGeorgetown
  3. BTurtle CoveDallas

Questions about Ethan's Glen

Is Ethan's Glen a good place to live?

Ethan's Glen is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 107th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Ethan's Glen?

Median rent in Ethan's Glen is $1,540 a month, 13% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $874,000, 215% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Ethan's Glen?

The closest rated public schools are Frostwood Elementary (elementary, rated A), Revere Middle (middle, rated B) and Texas Connections Academy at Houston (high, rated D). 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 Ethan's Glen 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.