Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Hawthorne Place, Houston

D

233rd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Hawthorne Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 17,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 233rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Education levels scores low (2 of 100)
  • Health scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
16,950
Median rent
$1,070
Median home value
$202,000
Household income
$61,800
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Hawthorne Place

Hawthorne Place is a neighborhood in Houston with about 17,000 residents, homes built around 1967, a mix of owners and renters and 50% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 233rd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Hawthorne Place

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,070, 21% lower than the Houston median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Hawthorne Place

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 33 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.

Hawthorne Place report card

Each grade compares Hawthorne Place 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 $1,070, homes cost 3.3x income.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $61,800, 4.3% unemployed.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    59 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 33 min, 4.5% work from home.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.2% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    44% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    63% 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

Hawthorne Place compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%21 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 3.3x24% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Median rent: $1,07021% lower than Houston ($1,361)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.2%29 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 44%20 points higher than Houston (24%)
  • Average commute: 33 min20% higher than Houston (27 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDe Chaumes ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.3 mi
  • BFonville MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.1 mi
  • BHouston Math Science and Technology CenterHigh, Houston ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Hawthorne Place

Median rent in Hawthorne Place is $1,070 a month, 21% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $43,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $202,000, 27% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,273 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent21% lower than Houston$1,070$1,361$1,403
Median home value27% lower than Houston$202,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than Houston3.3x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Houston52%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Houston63%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Houston12%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196719821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,273
Mortgage payment
$1,106
Property tax
$167
Median rent, for comparison
$1,070

Based on a $202,000 home in Hawthorne Place, 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 income5% lower than Houston$61,800$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston4.3%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Houston23%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher29 points lower than Houston7.2%37%34%
Average commute20% higher than Houston33 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Houston4.5%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston3.8%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 floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Hawthorne Place

Under 1830%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6434%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White4.3%
Hispanic or Latino87%
Black8.5%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race0.2%

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-PinecrestLaredo
  2. D+Southgate II The PlazaLaredo
  3. D+Northwest PasadenaPasadena

Questions about Hawthorne Place

Is Hawthorne Place a good place to live?

Hawthorne Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 17,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 233rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Hawthorne Place?

Median rent in Hawthorne Place is $1,070 a month, 21% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $202,000, 27% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Hawthorne Place?

The closest rated public schools are De Chaumes Elementary (elementary, rated C), Fonville Middle (middle, rated B) and Houston Math Science and Technology Center (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 14 Census block groups closest to the Hawthorne Place 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.