Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Meadow Vista, Houston
281st of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 11 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Meadow Vista is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 281st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.
- Pricey
- Well connected
- Cost of living scores low (12 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (13 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | under 0.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.0 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.4 mi |
| Restaurant | under 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.2 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,540
- Median rent
- $2,000
- Median home value
- No data
- Household income
- $77,700
- Average commute
- 29 min
- Homes owned
- 0%
What it's like to live in Meadow Vista
Meadow Vista is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly rented (100% of homes) and 10% of households with children.
Our grade for Meadow Vista is D-. That puts it 281st of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Meadow Vista
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about under 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Meadow Vista
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,000, 47% higher than the Houston median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Meadow Vista report card
Each grade compares Meadow Vista 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 $2,000.
12 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $77,700, 8.9% unemployed.
25 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C+
Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.
52 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
50 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D-
Average commute 29 min, 12% work from home.
13 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A-
36% have a bachelor’s degree.
81 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
29% of adults uninsured.
7 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
0% of homes owner-occupied.
1 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
Meadow Vista compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Homes with broadband internet: 100%10 points higher than Houston (90%)
- Median household income: $77,70020% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- People below the poverty line: 14%6 points lower than Houston (20%)
Worse than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 0%42 points lower than Houston (42%)
- Median rent: $2,00047% higher than Houston ($1,361)
- Vacant homes: 23%12 points higher than Houston (11%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BMatzke ElementaryElementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD1.4 mi
- CCampbell MiddleMiddle, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD2 mi
- BCypress Creek High SchoolHigh, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD1.4 mi
Cost of living in Meadow Vista
Median rent in Meadow Vista is $2,000 a month, 47% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $80,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent47% higher than Houston | $2,000 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Houston | 66% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them42 points lower than Houston | 0% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes12 points higher than Houston | 23% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 2005 | 1982 | 1992 |
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income20% higher than Houston | $77,700 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points higher than Houston | 8.9% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line6 points lower than Houston | 14% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than Houston | 36% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute6% higher than Houston | 29 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Houston | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston | 0% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Houston | 100% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- Coastal floodingVery low
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailLow
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsVery low
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Meadow Vista
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Houston
- 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
- 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
- 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
- 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
- 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
- 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
- 7A+Kings Point
- 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- DShady Acre Mobile Home ParkNew Braunfels
- C-Parmer ParkAustin
- D-FairlawnSan Marcos
Questions about Meadow Vista
Is Meadow Vista a good place to live?
Meadow Vista is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 281st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Meadow Vista?
Renters in Meadow Vista pay a median of $2,000 a month, 47% higher than the Houston median.
What schools serve Meadow Vista?
The closest rated public schools are Matzke Elementary (elementary, rated B), Campbell Middle (middle, rated C) and Cypress Creek High School (high, rated B). 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 Meadow Vista 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.