Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Gaywood, Houston
142nd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Gaywood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 142nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
- Pricey
- Lots of parks
- Home ownership scores low (0 of 100)
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.3 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.9 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.2 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 2.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 780
- Median rent
- $1,340
- Median home value
- $661,000
- Household income
- $76,100
- Average commute
- 27 min
- Homes owned
- 4.6%
What it's like to live in Gaywood
Gaywood is a neighborhood in Houston with about 800 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly rented (95% of homes) and 16% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 142nd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Gaywood
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Gaywood
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.
Gaywood report card
Each grade compares Gaywood 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 $1,340, homes cost 8.7x income.
46 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $76,100, 5.8% unemployed.
32 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B
Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.
69 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 C+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
49 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B-
Average commute 27 min, 36% work from home.
57 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A-
64% have a bachelor’s degree.
84 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B-
13% of adults uninsured.
56 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
4.6% of homes owner-occupied.
0 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A-
99% of homes have broadband.
82 of 100 vs TX areas
Gaywood compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 15%39 points lower than Houston (54%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 64%27 points higher than Houston (37%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%11 points lower than Houston (24%)
Worse than Houston
- Home value to income: 8.7x103% higher than Houston (4.3x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 4.6%38 points lower than Houston (42%)
- Vacant homes: 32%21 points higher than Houston (11%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BAskew ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
- BRevere MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.1 mi
- BStratford High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD2.1 mi
Cost of living in Gaywood
Median rent in Gaywood is $1,340 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $661,000, 138% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,452 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Houston | $1,340 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value138% higher than Houston | $661,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income103% higher than Houston | 8.7x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent39 points lower than Houston | 15% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them38 points lower than Houston | 4.6% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes21 points higher than Houston | 32% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1979 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $3,618
- Property tax
- $833
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,340
Based on a $661,000 home in Gaywood, 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 income17% higher than Houston | $76,100 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points lower than Houston | 5.8% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line6 points lower than Houston | 13% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points higher than Houston | 64% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as Houston | 27 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home23 points higher than Houston | 36% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston | 3.5% | 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 floodingModerate
- Coastal floodingVery low
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery low
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsVery low
- Strong windVery low
Who lives in Gaywood
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+WoodfarmThe Woodlands
- B+Northwest TexarkanaTexarkana
- C+North San AntonioSan Antonio
Questions about Gaywood
Is Gaywood a good place to live?
Gaywood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 142nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Gaywood?
Median rent in Gaywood is $1,340 a month, about the same as the Houston median. The median home is worth $661,000, 138% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 8.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Gaywood?
The closest rated public schools are Askew Elementary (elementary, rated B), Revere 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 Gaywood 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.