Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Garden Grove, Houston
67th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Garden Grove is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 67th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.
- Top-rated schools
- Lots of parks
- River flooding risk is very high
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.2 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.2 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.2 mi |
| Restaurant | under 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.1 mi |
| Childcare | 0.2 mi |
| Library | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,640
- Median rent
- $1,790
- Median home value
- $406,000
- Household income
- $127,800
- Average commute
- 27 min
- Homes owned
- 45%
What it's like to live in Garden Grove
Garden Grove is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), a mix of owners and renters and 20% of households with children.
Our grade for Garden Grove is A. That puts it 67th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Garden Grove
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $127,800, 97% higher than the Houston median.
- Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Garden Grove
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,790, 32% higher than the Houston median.
- Higher unemployment. 17% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Garden Grove report card
Each grade compares Garden Grove 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 $1,790, homes cost 3.2x income.
43 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $127,800, 17% unemployed.
30 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A+
Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.
96 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 A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C+
Average commute 27 min, 27% work from home.
50 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
59% have a bachelor’s degree.
75 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B+
9.1% of adults uninsured.
75 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B-
45% of homes owner-occupied.
58 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
96% of homes have broadband.
66 of 100 vs TX areas
Garden Grove compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Median household income: $127,80097% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 59%23 points higher than Houston (37%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 9.1%15 points lower than Houston (24%)
Worse than Houston
- Median rent: $1,79032% higher than Houston ($1,361)
- Unemployment rate: 17%11 points higher than Houston (7.0%)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 2.6%3 points lower than Houston (5.7%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AAult ElementaryElementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD0.3 mi
- ASalyards MiddleMiddle, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD1.2 mi
- ACypress Woods High SchoolHigh, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD3.9 mi
Cost of living in Garden Grove
Median rent in Garden Grove is $1,790 a month, 32% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $406,000, 46% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,757 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent32% higher than Houston | $1,790 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value46% higher than Houston | $406,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income26% lower than Houston | 3.2x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Houston | 51% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Houston | 45% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes11 points lower than Houston | 0% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 2002 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,222
- Property tax
- $535
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,790
Based on a $406,000 home in Garden Grove, 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 income97% higher than Houston | $127,800 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate11 points higher than Houston | 17% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line1 points lower than Houston | 19% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points higher than Houston | 59% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as Houston | 27 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home14 points higher than Houston | 27% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Houston | 2.6% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Houston | 96% | 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 Garden Grove
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.
- A-High OaksThe Woodlands
- ALamplight VillageCinco Ranch
- A-Colony BendSugar Land
Questions about Garden Grove
Is Garden Grove a good place to live?
Garden Grove is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 67th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Garden Grove?
Renters in Garden Grove pay a median of $1,790 a month, 32% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $406,000, 46% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Garden Grove?
The closest rated public schools are Ault Elementary (elementary, rated A), Salyards Middle (middle, rated A) and Cypress Woods High School (high, rated A). 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 Garden Grove 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.