Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Harrisburg, Houston

C+

155th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 53 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Harrisburg is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 12,200 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 155th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
12,240
Median rent
$1,130
Median home value
$177,000
Household income
$53,400
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
50%
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What it's like to live in Harrisburg

Harrisburg is a neighborhood in Houston with about 12,200 residents, older homes (median year built 1950), a mix of owners and renters and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Harrisburg is C+. That puts it 155th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Harrisburg

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,130, 17% lower 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Harrisburg

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Harrisburg report card

Each grade compares Harrisburg with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,130, homes cost 3.3x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $53,400, 7.8% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 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.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 26 min, 4.7% work from home.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    9.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    38% of adults uninsured.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    82% of homes have broadband.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

Harrisburg compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%11 points lower than Houston (54%)
  • Home value to income: 3.3x23% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 50%8 points higher than Houston (42%)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.4%27 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 38%14 points higher than Houston (24%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 82%8 points lower than Houston (90%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ADavila ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • BDeady MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.3 mi
  • AMilby High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Harrisburg

Median rent in Harrisburg is $1,130 a month, 17% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $177,000, 36% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,137 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent17% lower than Houston$1,130$1,361$1,403
Median home value36% lower than Houston$177,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income23% lower than Houston3.3x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Houston43%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than Houston50%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Houston8.8%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston195019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,137
Mortgage payment
$969
Property tax
$168
Median rent, for comparison
$1,130

Based on a $177,000 home in Harrisburg, 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 income18% lower than Houston$53,400$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Houston7.8%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Houston18%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points lower than Houston9.4%37%34%
Average commute5% lower than Houston26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Houston4.7%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston5.8%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Houston82%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Harrisburg

Under 1828%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6437%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White8.7%
Hispanic or Latino88%
Black2.0%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race1.4%

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. C+Las LomasLaredo
  2. CYsletaEl Paso
  3. CSal Si PeudesLaredo

Questions about Harrisburg

Is Harrisburg a good place to live?

Harrisburg is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 12,200 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 155th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Harrisburg?

Renters in Harrisburg pay a median of $1,130 a month, 17% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $177,000, 36% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Harrisburg?

The closest rated public schools are Davila Elementary (elementary, rated A), Deady Middle (middle, rated B) and Milby High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 8 Census block groups closest to the Harrisburg 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.