Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Lynn Park, Houston

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62nd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 90 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Lynn Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 62nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Cost of living scores low (11 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
1,030
Median rent
$1,790
Median home value
$997,000
Household income
$100,300
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
48%
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What it's like to live in Lynn Park

Lynn Park is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), a mix of owners and renters and 5% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 62nd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Lynn Park

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $100,300, 55% higher than the Houston median.
  • 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Lynn Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,790, 32% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Lynn Park report card

Each grade compares Lynn 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 D-

    Median rent $1,790, homes cost 9.9x income.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $100,300, 7.3% unemployed.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 97 of 100 on the state rating.

    100 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 B-

    Average commute 17 min, 43% work from home.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    71% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.8% of adults uninsured.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    48% 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

Lynn Park compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 71%35 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $100,30055% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Average commute: 17 min39% lower than Houston (27 min)

Worse than Houston

  • Home value to income: 9.9x132% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Median rent: $1,79032% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%6 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AWest University ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD1.4 mi
  • APin Oak MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.2 mi
  • AChallenge Early College High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Lynn Park

Median rent in Lynn Park is $1,790 a month, 32% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $997,000, 259% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $6,291 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent32% higher than Houston$1,790$1,361$1,403
Median home value259% higher than Houston$997,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income132% higher than Houston9.9x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Houston57%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Houston48%42%63%
Vacant homes11 points lower than Houston0%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston200119821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$6,291
Mortgage payment
$5,457
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,790

Based on a $997,000 home in Lynn 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 income55% higher than Houston$100,300$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Houston7.3%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Houston11%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher35 points higher than Houston71%37%34%
Average commute39% lower than Houston17 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home30 points higher than Houston43%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%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
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Lynn Park

Under 188.1%
18 to 3449%
35 to 6432%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White53%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Black28%
Asian9.1%
Other or more than one race3.9%

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. ALamplight VillageCinco Ranch
  2. A-Colony BendSugar Land
  3. A+Central Cinco RanchCinco Ranch

Questions about Lynn Park

Is Lynn Park a good place to live?

Lynn Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 62nd 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 Lynn Park?

Median rent in Lynn Park is $1,790 a month, 32% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $997,000, 259% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 9.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Lynn Park?

The closest rated public schools are West University Elementary (elementary, rated A), Pin Oak Middle (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 1 Census block group closest to the Lynn 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.