Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Inwood, Houston

F

320th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 1 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Inwood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 7,700 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 320th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (11 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe2.1 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
7,750
Median rent
$1,100
Median home value
$303,000
Household income
$45,100
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
17%
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What it's like to live in Inwood

Inwood is a neighborhood in Houston with about 7,800 residents, homes built around 1988, mostly rented (83% of homes) and 34% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in Inwood

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,100, 19% 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Inwood

  • Higher poverty. 46% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 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 report card

Each grade compares Inwood 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 $1,100, homes cost 6.7x income.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $45,100, 4.0% unemployed.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    10 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.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 32 min, 2.2% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    34% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    17% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

Inwood compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,10019% lower than Houston ($1,361)
  • Unemployment rate: 4.0%3 points lower than Houston (7.0%)

Worse than Houston

  • People below the poverty line: 46%26 points higher than Houston (20%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 17%25 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%23 points lower than Houston (37%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DSmith ElementaryElementary, Aldine ISD0.5 mi
  • FHoffman MiddleMiddle, Aldine ISD0.5 mi
  • CEisenhower High SchoolHigh, Aldine ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Inwood

Median rent in Inwood is $1,100 a month, 19% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $303,000, 9% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,865 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent19% lower than Houston$1,100$1,361$1,403
Median home value9% higher than Houston$303,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income57% higher than Houston6.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points higher than Houston62%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points lower than Houston17%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Houston13%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198819821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,865
Mortgage payment
$1,659
Property tax
$206
Median rent, for comparison
$1,100

Based on a $303,000 home in Inwood, 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 income30% lower than Houston$45,100$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston4.0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line26 points higher than Houston46%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points lower than Houston14%37%34%
Average commute17% higher than Houston32 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Houston2.2%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston3.4%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Houston86%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 windLow

Who lives in Inwood

Under 1828%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6430%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White5.7%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Black41%
Asian0.9%
Other or more than one race1.1%

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. FEast ArlingtonArlington
  2. FSoutheast Fort WorthFort Worth
  3. FChestnut PlaceMidland

Questions about Inwood

Is Inwood a good place to live?

Inwood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 7,700 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 320th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Inwood?

Median rent in Inwood is $1,100 a month, 19% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $303,000, 9% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 6.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Inwood?

The closest rated public schools are Smith Elementary (elementary, rated D), Hoffman Middle (middle, rated F) 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 6 Census block groups closest to the Inwood 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.