Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Kings River Estates, Houston
197th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 35 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Kings River Estates is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 197th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on health and worst on jobs and income.
- Jobs and income scores low (12 of 100)
- River flooding risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.9 mi |
| Park | 0.8 mi |
| Cafe | 0.9 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.7 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.5 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,060
- Median rent
- $1,850
- Median home value
- $298,000
- Household income
- $64,100
- Average commute
- 30 min
- Homes owned
- 36%
What it's like to live in Kings River Estates
Kings River Estates is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), a mix of owners and renters and 11% of households with children.
Our grade for Kings River Estates is C-. That puts it 197th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Kings River Estates
- Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
Cons of living in Kings River Estates
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,850, 36% higher than the Houston median.
- Higher unemployment. 14% 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.
Kings River Estates report card
Each grade compares Kings River Estates 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 $1,850, homes cost 4.6x income.
20 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $64,100, 14% unemployed.
13 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B
Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.
70 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
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
47 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C-
Average commute 30 min, 31% work from home.
34 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C
32% have a bachelor’s degree.
43 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B+
10% of adults uninsured.
74 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
36% of homes owner-occupied.
25 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C+
93% of homes have broadband.
50 of 100 vs TX areas
Kings River Estates compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 10%14 points lower than Houston (24%)
- Vacant homes: 6.2%4 points lower than Houston (11%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 93%3 points higher than Houston (90%)
Worse than Houston
- Median rent: $1,85036% higher than Houston ($1,361)
- Unemployment rate: 14%7 points higher than Houston (7.0%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 61%7 points higher than Houston (54%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CDeerwood ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD1.2 mi
- ACreekwood MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD1.6 mi
- BKingwood High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD1.4 mi
Cost of living in Kings River Estates
Median rent in Kings River Estates is $1,850 a month, 36% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $74,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $298,000, 7% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,113 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent36% higher than Houston | $1,850 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value7% higher than Houston | $298,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income8% higher than Houston | 4.6x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Houston | 61% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Houston | 36% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes4 points lower than Houston | 6.2% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 2001 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,631
- Property tax
- $482
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,850
Based on a $298,000 home in Kings River Estates, 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 incomeAbout the same as Houston | $64,100 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate7 points higher than Houston | 14% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line1 points lower than Houston | 19% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Houston | 32% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute10% higher than Houston | 30 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home18 points higher than Houston | 31% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Houston | 2.3% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Houston | 93% | 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 wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Kings River Estates
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.
- C-South GeorgetownGeorgetown
- C-Northwest New BraunfelsNew Braunfels
- C-Indian OaksAustin
Questions about Kings River Estates
Is Kings River Estates a good place to live?
Kings River Estates is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 197th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on health and worst on jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Kings River Estates?
Renters in Kings River Estates pay a median of $1,850 a month, 36% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $298,000, 7% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Kings River Estates?
The closest rated public schools are Deerwood Elementary (elementary, rated C), Creekwood Middle (middle, rated A) and Kingwood High School (high, rated B). 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 Kings River Estates 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.