Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Inwood Northwest, Houston

F

306th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 6 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Inwood Northwest is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 306th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on jobs and income.

  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (19 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library3.4 mi

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

Population
3,220
Median rent
$1,600
Median home value
$199,000
Household income
$47,400
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Inwood Northwest

Inwood Northwest is a neighborhood in Houston with about 3,200 residents, homes built around 1978, a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

Our grade for Inwood Northwest is F. That puts it 306th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Inwood Northwest

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Inwood Northwest

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,600, 18% higher than the Houston median.
  • Higher unemployment. 20% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Inwood Northwest report card

Each grade compares Inwood Northwest 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

    Median rent $1,600, homes cost 4.2x income.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $47,400, 20% unemployed.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    38 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 D-

    Average commute 30 min, 4.5% work from home.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    34% of adults uninsured.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

Inwood Northwest compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%21 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%8 points higher than Houston (90%)
  • Vacant homes: 3.0%8 points lower than Houston (11%)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 85%31 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Unemployment rate: 20%13 points higher than Houston (7.0%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24%13 points lower than Houston (37%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CEpps Island ElementaryElementary, Klein ISD0.5 mi
  • CShotwell MiddleMiddle, Aldine ISD1.7 mi
  • CEisenhower High SchoolHigh, Aldine ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Inwood Northwest

Median rent in Inwood Northwest is $1,600 a month, 18% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $199,000, 28% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,388 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent18% higher than Houston$1,600$1,361$1,403
Median home value28% lower than Houston$199,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Houston4.2x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent31 points higher than Houston85%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Houston63%42%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Houston3.0%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston197819821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,388
Mortgage payment
$1,089
Property tax
$298
Median rent, for comparison
$1,600

Based on a $199,000 home in Inwood Northwest, 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 income27% lower than Houston$47,400$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate13 points higher than Houston20%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Houston16%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Houston24%37%34%
Average commute9% higher than Houston30 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Houston4.5%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Houston98%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Inwood Northwest

Under 1829%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6439%
65 and over3.8%
Race and ethnicity
White4.2%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Black46%
Asian5.4%
Other or more than one race0%

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. D-Deer CreekPasadena
  2. D-Northwest WeatherfordWeatherford
  3. D-Central Mission BendMission Bend

Questions about Inwood Northwest

Is Inwood Northwest a good place to live?

Inwood Northwest is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 306th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Inwood Northwest?

Renters in Inwood Northwest pay a median of $1,600 a month, 18% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $199,000, 28% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Inwood Northwest?

The closest rated public schools are Epps Island Elementary (elementary, rated C), Shotwell Middle (middle, rated C) and Eisenhower High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Inwood Northwest 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.