Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Lakes of Buckingham, Houston

A-

80th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 86 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Lakes of Buckingham is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 80th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.7 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym1.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.4 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
2,220
Median rent
$3,500+
Median home value
$652,000
Household income
$192,200
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Lakes of Buckingham

Lakes of Buckingham is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 49% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 80th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Lakes of Buckingham

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $192,200, 197% higher than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Lakes of Buckingham

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,500+, 157% higher than the Houston median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Lakes of Buckingham report card

Each grade compares Lakes of Buckingham 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 $3,500+, homes cost 3.4x income.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $192,200, 5.0% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    98 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 32 min, 27% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    71% have a bachelor’s degree.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.2% of adults uninsured.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Lakes of Buckingham compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $192,200197% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%53 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 71%35 points higher than Houston (37%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $3,500+157% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 66%12 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Average commute: 32 min16% higher than Houston (27 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHazel S Pattison ElementaryElementary, Katy ISD1 mi
  • AGarland McMeans Junior HighMiddle, Katy ISD1.4 mi
  • ATaylor High SchoolHigh, Katy ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Lakes of Buckingham

Median rent in Lakes of Buckingham is $3,500+ a month, 157% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $140,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $652,000, 135% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,402 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent157% higher than Houston$3,500+$1,361$1,403
Median home value135% higher than Houston$652,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income21% lower than Houston3.4x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Houston66%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them53 points higher than Houston95%42%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Houston4.9%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston200319821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,402
Mortgage payment
$3,569
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$3,500+

Based on a $652,000 home in Lakes of Buckingham, 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 income197% higher than Houston$192,200$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston5.0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Houston4.2%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher35 points higher than Houston71%37%34%
Average commute16% higher than Houston32 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points higher than Houston27%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Houston1.8%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Houston100%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Lakes of Buckingham

Under 1828%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6450%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino7.1%
Black6.6%
Asian27%
Other or more than one race3.8%

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. A-Paloma PointThe Woodlands
  2. A-Southwest KatyKaty
  3. AWest RanchFriendswood

Questions about Lakes of Buckingham

Is Lakes of Buckingham a good place to live?

Lakes of Buckingham is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 80th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Lakes of Buckingham?

Median rent in Lakes of Buckingham is $3,500+ a month, 157% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $652,000, 135% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Lakes of Buckingham?

The closest rated public schools are Hazel S Pattison Elementary (elementary, rated A), Garland McMeans Junior High (middle, rated A) and Taylor 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 Lakes of Buckingham 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.