Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Kingwood, Houston
136th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Kingwood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 136th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.
- Pricey
- Cost of living scores low (16 of 100)
- Home ownership scores low (19 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.6 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.5 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.9 mi |
| Childcare | 0.8 mi |
| Library | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,160
- Median rent
- $1,520
- Median home value
- $785,000
- Household income
- $62,300
- Average commute
- 23 min
- Homes owned
- 13%
What it's like to live in Kingwood
Kingwood is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,200 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly rented (87% of homes) and 31% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 136th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Kingwood
- Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
Cons of living in Kingwood
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Kingwood report card
Each grade compares Kingwood 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 $1,520, homes cost 12.6x income.
16 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $62,300, 3.6% unemployed.
28 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 B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
56 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A-
Average commute 23 min, 21% work from home.
81 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A
54% have a bachelor’s degree.
92 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
11% of adults uninsured.
66 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
13% of homes owner-occupied.
19 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
97% of homes have broadband.
72 of 100 vs TX areas
Kingwood compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 54%17 points higher than Houston (37%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%13 points lower than Houston (24%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 97%7 points higher than Houston (90%)
Worse than Houston
- Home value to income: 12.6x194% higher than Houston (4.3x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 13%29 points lower than Houston (42%)
- Median rent: $1,52012% higher than Houston ($1,361)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CDeerwood ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD1.6 mi
- ACreekwood MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD1.6 mi
- BKingwood High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD0.8 mi
Cost of living in Kingwood
Median rent in Kingwood is $1,520 a month, 12% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $61,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $785,000, 183% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,130 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent12% higher than Houston | $1,520 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value183% higher than Houston | $785,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income194% higher than Houston | 12.6x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Houston | 55% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them29 points lower than Houston | 13% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes5 points lower than Houston | 5.8% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1997 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $4,297
- Property tax
- $833
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,520
Based on a $785,000 home in Kingwood, 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 income4% lower than Houston | $62,300 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston | 3.6% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points lower than Houston | 17% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points higher than Houston | 54% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute15% lower than Houston | 23 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home8 points higher than Houston | 21% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston | 6.6% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Houston | 97% | 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
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsVery low
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Kingwood
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.
- BBert Moore CourtyardRichardson
- BMilwoodAustin
- B+Hardrock CanyonAustin
Questions about Kingwood
Is Kingwood a good place to live?
Kingwood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 136th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.
How much does it cost to live in Kingwood?
Median rent in Kingwood is $1,520 a month, 12% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $785,000, 183% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 12.6x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Kingwood?
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 2 Census block groups closest to the Kingwood 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.