Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Humble Camp, Houston
189th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 38 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Humble Camp is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 11,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 189th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on cost of living and worst on jobs and income.
- Hurricane risk is very high
- Tornado risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.1 mi |
| Park | 0.6 mi |
| Cafe | 1.1 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.8 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 11,490
- Median rent
- $1,310
- Median home value
- $225,000
- Household income
- $75,000
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 59%
What it's like to live in Humble Camp
Humble Camp is a neighborhood in Houston with about 11,500 residents, homes built around 1991, a mix of owners and renters and 40% of households with children.
Our grade for Humble Camp is C-. That puts it 189th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Humble Camp
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in Humble Camp
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Humble Camp report card
Each grade compares Humble Camp 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 $1,310, homes cost 3.0x income.
62 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $75,000, 8.2% unemployed.
22 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.
58 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-
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
40 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 25 min, 10% work from home.
43 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D+
21% have a bachelor’s degree.
25 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C-
22% of adults uninsured.
32 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
59% of homes owner-occupied.
28 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C+
94% of homes have broadband.
52 of 100 vs TX areas
Humble Camp compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 59%16 points higher than Houston (42%)
- Home value to income: 3.0x30% lower than Houston (4.3x)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 46%8 points lower than Houston (54%)
Worse than Houston
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 21%15 points lower than Houston (37%)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.6%5 points lower than Houston (5.7%)
- Unemployment rate: 8.2%1 points higher than Houston (7.0%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CGenoa ElementaryElementary, Pasadena ISD1.1 mi
- CFred Roberts MiddleMiddle, Pasadena ISD0.3 mi
- AClear Horizons Early College High SchoolHigh, Clear Creek ISD2.1 mi
Cost of living in Humble Camp
Median rent in Humble Camp is $1,310 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $225,000, 19% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,622 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent4% lower than Houston | $1,310 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value19% lower than Houston | $225,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income30% lower than Houston | 3.0x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Houston | 46% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Houston | 59% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points lower than Houston | 9.4% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1991 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,232
- Property tax
- $391
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,310
Based on a $225,000 home in Humble Camp, 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 income16% higher than Houston | $75,000 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points higher than Houston | 8.2% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line2 points lower than Houston | 18% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than Houston | 21% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute7% lower than Houston | 25 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than Houston | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Houston | 0.6% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Houston | 94% | 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
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Humble Camp
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.
- CCentral Santa FeSanta Fe
- C-West MissionMission
- CNorthwestCorpus Christi
Questions about Humble Camp
Is Humble Camp a good place to live?
Humble Camp is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 11,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 189th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on cost of living and worst on jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Humble Camp?
Renters in Humble Camp pay a median of $1,310 a month, 4% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $225,000, 19% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Humble Camp?
The closest rated public schools are Genoa Elementary (elementary, rated C), Fred Roberts Middle (middle, rated C) and Clear Horizons Early College High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 6 Census block groups closest to the Humble Camp 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.