Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Inwood Park, Houston
55th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 92 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Inwood Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 55th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.
- Top-rated schools
- Well connected
- Lots of parks
- Getting around scores low (19 of 100)
- River flooding risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | under 0.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | under 0.1 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | under 0.1 mi |
| Restaurant | under 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.2 mi |
| Childcare | 0.2 mi |
| Library | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,560
- Median rent
- $2,080
- Median home value
- $331,000
- Household income
- $108,000
- Average commute
- 44 min
- Homes owned
- 77%
What it's like to live in Inwood Park
Inwood Park is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 18% of households with children.
Our grade for Inwood Park is A. That puts it 55th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Inwood Park
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $108,000, 67% higher 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 under 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Inwood Park
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,080, 53% higher than the Houston median.
- Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 44 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Inwood Park report card
Each grade compares Inwood Park with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade C
Median rent $2,080, homes cost 3.1x income.
47 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $108,000, 13% unemployed.
65 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A+
Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.
96 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 A-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
82 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 44 min, 18% work from home.
19 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B
47% have a bachelor’s degree.
72 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B+
11% of adults uninsured.
72 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B
77% of homes owner-occupied.
68 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
Inwood Park compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%35 points higher than Houston (42%)
- Median household income: $108,00067% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- People below the poverty line: 0%20 points lower than Houston (20%)
Worse than Houston
- Average commute: 44 min63% higher than Houston (27 min)
- Median rent: $2,08053% higher than Houston ($1,361)
- Unemployment rate: 13%6 points higher than Houston (7.0%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AAult ElementaryElementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD0.6 mi
- ASalyards MiddleMiddle, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD1.5 mi
- ACypress Woods High SchoolHigh, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD3.6 mi
Cost of living in Inwood Park
Median rent in Inwood Park is $2,080 a month, 53% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $83,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $331,000, 19% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,324 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent53% higher than Houston | $2,080 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value19% higher than Houston | $331,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income28% lower than Houston | 3.1x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than Houston | 40% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them35 points higher than Houston | 77% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes8 points lower than Houston | 2.9% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1997 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,812
- Property tax
- $512
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,080
Based on a $331,000 home in Inwood Park, 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 income67% higher than Houston | $108,000 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate6 points higher than Houston | 13% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line20 points lower than Houston | 0% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Houston | 47% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute63% higher than Houston | 44 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home5 points higher than Houston | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Houston | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Houston | 100% | 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
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Inwood Park
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.
- ACopper SageThe Woodlands
- ABriarhill IFlower Mound
- ACrescent OaksSan Antonio
Questions about Inwood Park
Is Inwood Park a good place to live?
Inwood Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 55th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Inwood Park?
Renters in Inwood Park pay a median of $2,080 a month, 53% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $331,000, 19% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Inwood Park?
The closest rated public schools are Ault Elementary (elementary, rated A), Salyards Middle (middle, rated A) and Cypress Woods High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Inwood Park 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.