Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Lamar Terrace, Houston

B

137th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Lamar Terrace is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 24,700 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 137th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (6 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
24,660
Median rent
$1,570
Median home value
$549,000
Household income
$74,200
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
21%
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What it's like to live in Lamar Terrace

Lamar Terrace is a neighborhood in Houston with about 24,700 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly rented (79% of homes) and 17% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 137th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Lamar Terrace

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Lamar Terrace

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,570, 15% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Lamar Terrace report card

Each grade compares Lamar Terrace 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 $1,570, homes cost 7.4x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $74,200, 5.4% unemployed.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 25 min, 17% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    20% of adults uninsured.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    21% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

Lamar Terrace compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%21 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $74,20014% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 20%4 points lower than Houston (24%)

Worse than Houston

  • Home value to income: 7.4x73% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 21%21 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Median rent: $1,57015% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

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

  • CRodriguez ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.2 mi
  • APilgrim AcademyMiddle, Houston ISD1.1 mi
  • AChallenge Early College High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Lamar Terrace

Median rent in Lamar Terrace is $1,570 a month, 15% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $63,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $549,000, 98% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,641 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent15% higher than Houston$1,570$1,361$1,403
Median home value98% higher than Houston$549,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income73% higher than Houston7.4x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Houston52%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points lower than Houston21%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Houston14%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,641
Mortgage payment
$3,005
Property tax
$636
Median rent, for comparison
$1,570

Based on a $549,000 home in Lamar Terrace, 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 income14% higher than Houston$74,200$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston5.4%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Houston16%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points higher than Houston57%37%34%
Average commute10% lower than Houston25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Houston17%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Houston6.9%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Houston94%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Lamar Terrace

Under 1817%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6439%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White31%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Black12%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race3.4%

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. B+West GrapevineGrapevine
  2. CWest EulessEuless
  3. BSouth SideDallas

Questions about Lamar Terrace

Is Lamar Terrace a good place to live?

Lamar Terrace is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 24,700 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 137th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Lamar Terrace?

Median rent in Lamar Terrace is $1,570 a month, 15% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $549,000, 98% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 7.4x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Lamar Terrace?

The closest rated public schools are Rodriguez Elementary (elementary, rated C), Pilgrim Academy (middle, rated A) and Challenge Early College High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 21 Census block groups closest to the Lamar Terrace 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.