Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Garden City Park, Houston

D-

298th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Garden City Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 298th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (13 of 100)
  • Health scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
3,920
Median rent
$1,600
Median home value
$191,000
Household income
$64,400
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
53%
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What it's like to live in Garden City Park

Garden City Park is a neighborhood in Houston with about 3,900 residents, homes built around 1981, a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 298th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Garden City Park

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Garden City Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,600, 18% higher than the Houston median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Garden City Park report card

Each grade compares Garden City Park 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 $1,600, homes cost 3.0x income.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $64,400, 4.0% unemployed.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    21 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 27 min, 5.7% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    23% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

Garden City Park compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • People below the poverty line: 5.8%14 points lower than Houston (20%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x31% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 53%11 points higher than Houston (42%)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 90%36 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13%24 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Median rent: $1,60018% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCaraway ElementaryElementary, Aldine ISD0.1 mi
  • CHouston AcademyMiddle, Aldine ISD0.6 mi
  • BCarver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/ArtsHigh, Aldine ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Garden City Park

Median rent in Garden City Park is $1,600 a month, 18% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $191,000, 31% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,211 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent18% higher than Houston$1,600$1,361$1,403
Median home value31% lower than Houston$191,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income31% lower than Houston3.0x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent36 points higher than Houston90%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Houston53%42%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than Houston2.0%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198119821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,211
Mortgage payment
$1,045
Property tax
$166
Median rent, for comparison
$1,600

Based on a $191,000 home in Garden City Park, 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 incomeAbout the same as Houston$64,400$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston4.0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points lower than Houston5.8%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than Houston13%37%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Houston27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Houston5.7%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Houston0.7%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Houston86%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Garden City Park

Under 1830%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6434%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White10%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black48%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.6%

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. D-Central LancasterLancaster
  2. DSouth IrvingIrving
  3. FSouthwest MesquiteMesquite

Questions about Garden City Park

Is Garden City Park a good place to live?

Garden City Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 298th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Garden City Park?

Median rent in Garden City Park is $1,600 a month, 18% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $191,000, 31% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Garden City Park?

The closest rated public schools are Caraway Elementary (elementary, rated D), Houston Academy (middle, rated C) and Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts (high, rated B). 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 Garden City Park 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.