Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Greenspoint, Houston

F

310th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 4 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Greenspoint is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 26,900 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 310th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
26,950
Median rent
$1,030
Median home value
$193,000
Household income
$43,800
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
16%
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What it's like to live in Greenspoint

Greenspoint is a neighborhood in Houston with about 27,000 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly rented (84% of homes) and 39% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 310th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Greenspoint

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,030, 24% lower than the Houston median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Greenspoint

  • Higher poverty. 31% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Greenspoint report card

Each grade compares Greenspoint 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 $1,030, homes cost 4.4x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $43,800, 7.2% unemployed.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    19 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.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 32 min, 4.2% work from home.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    43% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    16% of homes owner-occupied.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

Greenspoint compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,03024% lower than Houston ($1,361)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%28 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 16%26 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 43%19 points higher than Houston (24%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMarcella ElementaryElementary, Aldine ISD0.6 mi
  • FStovall MiddleMiddle, Aldine ISD1.9 mi
  • CAldine High SchoolHigh, Aldine ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Greenspoint

Median rent in Greenspoint is $1,030 a month, 24% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $41,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $193,000, 31% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,309 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent24% lower than Houston$1,030$1,361$1,403
Median home value31% lower than Houston$193,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Houston4.4x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Houston59%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than Houston16%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston11%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198319821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,309
Mortgage payment
$1,056
Property tax
$252
Median rent, for comparison
$1,030

Based on a $193,000 home in Greenspoint, 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 income32% lower than Houston$43,800$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Houston7.2%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points higher than Houston31%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points lower than Houston8.3%37%34%
Average commute16% higher than Houston32 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Houston4.2%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston6.6%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Houston86%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
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Greenspoint

Under 1831%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6434%
65 and over3.6%
Race and ethnicity
White3.5%
Hispanic or Latino74%
Black17%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race4.3%

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. FEast ArlingtonArlington
  2. D-Indian HillsGrand Prairie
  3. FSkyline ParkSan Antonio

Questions about Greenspoint

Is Greenspoint a good place to live?

Greenspoint is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 26,900 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 310th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Greenspoint?

Median rent in Greenspoint is $1,030 a month, 24% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $193,000, 31% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Greenspoint?

The closest rated public schools are Marcella Elementary (elementary, rated B), Stovall Middle (middle, rated F) and Aldine High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 21 Census block groups closest to the Greenspoint 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.