Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Lancaster Place, Houston

A-

77th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Lancaster Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 77th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (3 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
2,010
Median rent
$2,080
Median home value
$885,000
Household income
$79,500
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
27%
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What it's like to live in Lancaster Place

Lancaster Place is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly rented (73% of homes) and 16% of households with children.

Our grade for Lancaster Place is A-. That puts it 77th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Lancaster Place

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Lancaster Place

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,080, 53% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Lancaster Place report card

Each grade compares Lancaster Place with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Median rent $2,080, homes cost 11.1x income.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $79,500, 0.8% unemployed.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 17 min, 36% work from home.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    81% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    11% of adults uninsured.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    27% of homes owner-occupied.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

Lancaster Place compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 81%45 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Average commute: 17 min39% lower than Houston (27 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%13 points lower than Houston (24%)

Worse than Houston

  • Home value to income: 11.1x160% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Median rent: $2,08053% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 72%18 points higher than Houston (54%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BPoe ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.7 mi
  • ALanier MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • BLamar High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Lancaster Place

Median rent in Lancaster Place is $2,080 a month, 53% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $83,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $885,000, 219% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,678 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent53% higher than Houston$2,080$1,361$1,403
Median home value219% higher than Houston$885,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income160% higher than Houston11.1x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points higher than Houston72%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points lower than Houston27%42%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Houston3.3%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston199319821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,678
Mortgage payment
$4,844
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,080

Based on a $885,000 home in Lancaster Place, 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 income23% higher than Houston$79,500$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Houston0.8%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Houston16%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher45 points higher than Houston81%37%34%
Average commute39% lower than Houston17 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home23 points higher than Houston36%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Houston10%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Houston93%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Lancaster Place

Under 1813%
18 to 3445%
35 to 6434%
65 and over7.8%
Race and ethnicity
White78%
Hispanic or Latino8.6%
Black2.9%
Asian6.4%
Other or more than one race4.2%

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-RosedaleAustin
  2. ABrentwoodAustin
  3. A-Highland HillsAustin

Questions about Lancaster Place

Is Lancaster Place a good place to live?

Lancaster Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 77th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Lancaster Place?

Renters in Lancaster Place pay a median of $2,080 a month, 53% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $885,000, 219% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 11.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Lancaster Place?

The closest rated public schools are Poe Elementary (elementary, rated B), Lanier Middle (middle, rated A) and Lamar 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 Lancaster Place 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.