Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Lakewood Cove, Houston

B+

117th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Lakewood Cove is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 117th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (19 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library3.9 mi

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

Population
1,210
Median rent
$2,340
Median home value
$255,000
Household income
$116,200
Average commute
39 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Lakewood Cove

Lakewood Cove is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,200 residents, homes built around 1976, mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 50% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 117th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Lakewood Cove

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $116,200, 79% higher than the Houston median.

Cons of living in Lakewood Cove

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,340, 72% higher than the Houston median.
  • Higher unemployment. 14% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 39 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.

Lakewood Cove report card

Each grade compares Lakewood Cove 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 $2,340, homes cost 2.2x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $116,200, 14% unemployed.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 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.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 39 min, 24% work from home.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    36% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    10% of adults uninsured.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Lakewood Cove compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%47 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Median household income: $116,20079% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x49% lower than Houston (4.3x)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $2,34072% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Average commute: 39 min44% higher than Houston (27 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 14%7 points higher than Houston (7.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CKings Manor ElementaryElementary, New Caney ISD1.6 mi
  • CJones MiddleMiddle, Aldine ISD2.5 mi
  • BWest Fork High SchoolHigh, New Caney ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Lakewood Cove

Median rent in Lakewood Cove is $2,340 a month, 72% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $94,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $255,000, 8% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,853 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent72% higher than Houston$2,340$1,361$1,403
Median home value8% lower than Houston$255,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income49% lower than Houston2.2x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Houston55%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them47 points higher than Houston89%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston10%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston197619821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,853
Mortgage payment
$1,396
Property tax
$457
Median rent, for comparison
$2,340

Based on a $255,000 home in Lakewood Cove, 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 income79% higher than Houston$116,200$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than Houston14%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points lower than Houston0.8%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Houston36%37%34%
Average commute44% higher than Houston39 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Houston24%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Houston2.3%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 floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Lakewood Cove

Under 1829%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6441%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White75%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black0.2%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.8%

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. B+Orleans on the LakeRockwall
  2. B+Highland Hills VLewisville
  3. BNorth Sugar LandSugar Land

Questions about Lakewood Cove

Is Lakewood Cove a good place to live?

Lakewood Cove is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 117th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Lakewood Cove?

Median rent in Lakewood Cove is $2,340 a month, 72% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $255,000, 8% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Lakewood Cove?

The closest rated public schools are Kings Manor Elementary (elementary, rated C), Jones Middle (middle, rated C) and West Fork 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 Lakewood Cove 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.