Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Hidden Valley West, Houston
294th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Hidden Valley West is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 294th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.
- Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (19 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 1.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.1 mi |
| Childcare | 1.1 mi |
| Library | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 4,220
- Median rent
- No data
- Median home value
- $195,000
- Household income
- $62,200
- Average commute
- 32 min
- Homes owned
- 85%
What it's like to live in Hidden Valley West
Hidden Valley West is a neighborhood in Houston with about 4,200 residents, homes built around 1970, mostly owner-occupied (85%) and 33% of households with children.
It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 294th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Hidden Valley West
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in Hidden Valley West
- Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
- 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.
Hidden Valley West report card
Each grade compares Hidden Valley West with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade D+
Homes cost 3.1x income.
24 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $62,200, 11% unemployed.
13 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C
Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.
47 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.
45 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 32 min, 4.0% work from home.
19 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
9.0% have a bachelor’s degree.
4 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
36% of adults uninsured.
19 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B+
85% of homes owner-occupied.
78 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C
91% of homes have broadband.
42 of 100 vs TX areas
Hidden Valley West compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 85%43 points higher than Houston (42%)
- Home value to income: 3.1x27% lower than Houston (4.3x)
- Vacant homes: 1.9%9 points lower than Houston (11%)
Worse than Houston
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%46 points higher than Houston (54%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.0%28 points lower than Houston (37%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 36%12 points higher than Houston (24%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BOsborne ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
- CGarcia MiddleMiddle, Aldine ISD1.8 mi
- BCarver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/ArtsHigh, Aldine ISD1.9 mi
Cost of living in Hidden Valley West
The median home is worth $195,000, 30% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,336 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value30% lower than Houston | $195,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income27% lower than Houston | 3.1x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points higher than Houston | 100% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them43 points higher than Houston | 85% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes9 points lower than Houston | 1.9% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1970 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,067
- Property tax
- $268
Based on a $195,000 home in Hidden Valley West, 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 income4% lower than Houston | $62,200 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points higher than Houston | 11% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line1 points higher than Houston | 21% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points lower than Houston | 9.0% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute19% higher than Houston | 32 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home9 points lower than Houston | 4.0% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Houston | 0.4% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Houston | 91% | 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 Hidden Valley West
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.
- DWestheimer PlaceMission Bend
- C-Pecan CrossingLa Porte
- FSand BranchSeagoville
Questions about Hidden Valley West
Is Hidden Valley West a good place to live?
Hidden Valley West is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 294th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.
How much does it cost to live in Hidden Valley West?
The median home is worth $195,000, 30% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Hidden Valley West?
The closest rated public schools are Osborne Elementary (elementary, rated B), Garcia Middle (middle, rated C) and Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Hidden Valley West 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.