Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Magnolia Grove, Houston

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46th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 93 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Magnolia Grove is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 46th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (11 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
4,000
Median rent
$1,770
Median home value
$565,000
Household income
$122,800
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
42%
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What it's like to live in Magnolia Grove

Magnolia Grove is a neighborhood in Houston with about 4,000 residents, homes built around 1997, a mix of owners and renters and 11% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 46th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Magnolia Grove

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $122,800, 89% 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Magnolia Grove

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,770, 30% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Magnolia Grove report card

Each grade compares Magnolia Grove 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 $1,770, homes cost 4.6x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $122,800, 0.6% unemployed.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 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 24 min, 24% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    79% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.9% of adults uninsured.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    42% of homes owner-occupied.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Magnolia Grove compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 79%43 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $122,80089% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%15 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,77030% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Vacant homes: 15%4 points higher than Houston (11%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 2.4%3 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWharton K-8 Dual Language AcademyElementary, Houston ISD1 mi
  • BWharton K-8 Dual Language AcademyMiddle, Houston ISD1 mi
  • ACarnegie Vanguard High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Magnolia Grove

Median rent in Magnolia Grove is $1,770 a month, 30% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $71,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $565,000, 103% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,855 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent30% higher than Houston$1,770$1,361$1,403
Median home value103% higher than Houston$565,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income7% higher than Houston4.6x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Houston39%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Houston42%42%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Houston15%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston199719821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,855
Mortgage payment
$3,093
Property tax
$762
Median rent, for comparison
$1,770

Based on a $565,000 home in Magnolia Grove, 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 income89% higher than Houston$122,800$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Houston0.6%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Houston17%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher43 points higher than Houston79%37%34%
Average commute12% lower than Houston24 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Houston24%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Houston2.4%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Houston95%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Magnolia Grove

Under 1810%
18 to 3438%
35 to 6441%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White54%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black5.5%
Asian13%
Other or more than one race5.4%

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. ATown CenterThe Woodlands
  2. A-The VillageDallas
  3. ALower GreenvilleDallas

Questions about Magnolia Grove

Is Magnolia Grove a good place to live?

Magnolia Grove is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 46th 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 Magnolia Grove?

Median rent in Magnolia Grove is $1,770 a month, 30% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $565,000, 103% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Magnolia Grove?

The closest rated public schools are Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy (elementary, rated B), Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy (middle, rated B) and Carnegie Vanguard High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Magnolia Grove 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.