Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in MacGregor, Houston

F

318th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 2 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

MacGregor is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 318th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (0 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
1,250
Median rent
$1,280
Median home value
$183,000
Household income
$64,900
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in MacGregor

MacGregor is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,300 residents, older homes (median year built 1957), mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 30% of households with children.

Our grade for MacGregor is F. That puts it 318th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in MacGregor

  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in MacGregor

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

MacGregor report card

Each grade compares MacGregor 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 $1,280, homes cost 2.8x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $64,900, 7.1% unemployed.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 57 of 100 on the state rating.

    0 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 31 min, 1.9% work from home.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    42% of adults uninsured.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

MacGregor compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%46 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x34% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • People below the poverty line: 14%6 points lower than Houston (20%)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%22 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 74%20 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 42%18 points higher than Houston (24%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BPeck ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • FCommunity Services-SecMiddle, Houston ISD1.9 mi
  • FCommunity Services-SecHigh, Houston ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in MacGregor

Median rent in MacGregor is $1,280 a month, 6% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $183,000, 34% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,158 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent6% lower than Houston$1,280$1,361$1,403
Median home value34% lower than Houston$183,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income34% lower than Houston2.8x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points higher than Houston74%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them46 points higher than Houston88%42%63%
Vacant homes14 points higher than Houston24%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston195719821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,158
Mortgage payment
$1,002
Property tax
$156
Median rent, for comparison
$1,280

Based on a $183,000 home in MacGregor, 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 incomeAbout the same as Houston$64,900$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Houston7.1%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Houston14%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Houston15%37%34%
Average commute14% higher than Houston31 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Houston1.9%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Houston88%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in MacGregor

Under 1822%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6431%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. FNorthline TerraceAldine
  2. FSouth Haltom CityHaltom City
  3. FSouth SpringSpring

Questions about MacGregor

Is MacGregor a good place to live?

MacGregor is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 318th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in MacGregor?

Renters in MacGregor pay a median of $1,280 a month, 6% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $183,000, 34% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve MacGregor?

The closest rated public schools are Peck Elementary (elementary, rated B), Community Services-Sec (middle, rated F) and Community Services-Sec (high, rated F). 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 MacGregor 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.