Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Lindale Park, Houston

B-

153rd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 60 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Lindale Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 15,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 153rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
15,580
Median rent
$1,370
Median home value
$320,000
Household income
$73,400
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in Lindale Park

Lindale Park is a neighborhood in Houston with about 15,600 residents, older homes (median year built 1964), a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 153rd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Lindale Park

  • 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Lindale Park

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Lindale Park report card

Each grade compares Lindale Park 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 $1,370, homes cost 4.4x income.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $73,400, 4.0% unemployed.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 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.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 25 min, 13% work from home.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    30% of adults uninsured.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

Lindale Park compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%17 points lower than Houston (54%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 56%14 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Median household income: $73,40013% higher than Houston ($64,813)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 29%8 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%6 points higher than Houston (24%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.8%4 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BHerrera ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • ABurbank MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1 mi
  • ANorth Houston Early College High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Lindale Park

Median rent in Lindale Park is $1,370 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $320,000, 15% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,098 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Houston$1,370$1,361$1,403
Median home value15% higher than Houston$320,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Houston4.4x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points lower than Houston37%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Houston56%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston11%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196419821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,098
Mortgage payment
$1,752
Property tax
$346
Median rent, for comparison
$1,370

Based on a $320,000 home in Lindale Park, 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 income13% higher than Houston$73,400$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston4.0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Houston16%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Houston29%37%34%
Average commute7% lower than Houston25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Houston13%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Houston1.8%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Houston91%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Lindale Park

Under 1818%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6440%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Black6.5%
Asian4.0%
Other or more than one race4.0%

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. C+ScotsdaleEl Paso
  2. BSouth HurstHurst
  3. BCharnwood DistrictTyler

Questions about Lindale Park

Is Lindale Park a good place to live?

Lindale Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 15,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 153rd 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 Lindale Park?

Median rent in Lindale Park is $1,370 a month, about the same as the Houston median. The median home is worth $320,000, 15% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Lindale Park?

The closest rated public schools are Herrera Elementary (elementary, rated B), Burbank Middle (middle, rated A) and North Houston 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 10 Census block groups closest to the Lindale Park 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.