Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Keegans Glen, Houston

D-

275th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 12 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Keegans Glen is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 6,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 275th 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 (15 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
6,930
Median rent
$1,360
Median home value
$191,000
Household income
$65,300
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in Keegans Glen

Keegans Glen is a neighborhood in Houston with about 6,900 residents, homes built around 1984, a mix of owners and renters and 43% of households with children.

Our grade for Keegans Glen is D-. That puts it 275th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Keegans Glen

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Keegans Glen

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Keegans Glen report card

Each grade compares Keegans Glen 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 $1,360, homes cost 2.9x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $65,300, 9.2% unemployed.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    19 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 29 min, 7.9% work from home.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    29% of adults uninsured.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

Keegans Glen compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 58%16 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x32% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 95%5 points higher than Houston (90%)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24%12 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 64%10 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 29%5 points higher than Houston (24%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCummings ElementaryElementary, Alief ISD0.2 mi
  • FKlentzman IntermediateMiddle, Alief ISD0.8 mi
  • BDulles High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD3 mi

Cost of living in Keegans Glen

Median rent in Keegans Glen is $1,360 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $191,000, 31% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,274 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Houston$1,360$1,361$1,403
Median home value31% lower than Houston$191,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income32% lower than Houston2.9x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Houston64%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Houston58%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Houston13%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198419821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,274
Mortgage payment
$1,045
Property tax
$229
Median rent, for comparison
$1,360

Based on a $191,000 home in Keegans Glen, 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 incomeAbout the same as Houston$65,300$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Houston9.2%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Houston22%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Houston24%37%34%
Average commute6% higher than Houston29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Houston7.9%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Houston0.7%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Houston95%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
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Keegans Glen

Under 1826%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6438%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White8.8%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Black34%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race2.4%

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-WestlakeSan Antonio
  2. D-Central DuncanvilleDuncanville
  3. DNorthwest MesquiteMesquite

Questions about Keegans Glen

Is Keegans Glen a good place to live?

Keegans Glen is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 6,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 275th 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 Keegans Glen?

Renters in Keegans Glen pay a median of $1,360 a month, about the same as the Houston median. The median home is worth $191,000, 31% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Keegans Glen?

The closest rated public schools are Cummings Elementary (elementary, rated C), Klentzman Intermediate (middle, rated F) and Dulles High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Keegans Glen 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.