Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Memorial Green, Houston

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41st of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Memorial Green is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (11 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
1,990
Median rent
$1,760
Median home value
$256,000
Household income
$68,600
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
48%
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What it's like to live in Memorial Green

Memorial Green is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1994, a mix of owners and renters and 17% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 41st of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Memorial Green

  • 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Memorial Green

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,760, 29% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Memorial Green report card

Each grade compares Memorial Green 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 $1,760, homes cost 3.7x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $68,600, 0% unemployed.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    98 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 C-

    Average commute 27 min, 29% work from home.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    73% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.3% of adults uninsured.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    48% of homes owner-occupied.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

Memorial Green compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 73%36 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 7.3%17 points lower than Houston (24%)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.0%16 points lower than Houston (20%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,76029% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Vacant homes: 16%6 points higher than Houston (11%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.5%5 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AFrostwood ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD0.8 mi
  • AMemorial MiddleMiddle, Spring Branch ISD0.9 mi
  • AMemorial High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Memorial Green

Median rent in Memorial Green is $1,760 a month, 29% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $256,000, 8% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,010 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent29% higher than Houston$1,760$1,361$1,403
Median home value8% lower than Houston$256,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than Houston3.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Houston43%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Houston48%42%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Houston16%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston199419821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,010
Mortgage payment
$1,401
Property tax
$609
Median rent, for comparison
$1,760

Based on a $256,000 home in Memorial Green, 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 income6% higher than Houston$68,600$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Houston0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Houston4.0%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher36 points higher than Houston73%37%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Houston27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home16 points higher than Houston29%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Houston0.5%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Houston97%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Memorial Green

Under 1814%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6442%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White34%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Black6.4%
Asian52%
Other or more than one race4.3%

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. A-Pond SpringsAustin
  2. A+La Cierra at SonterraSan Antonio
  3. AThe StrandPearland

Questions about Memorial Green

Is Memorial Green a good place to live?

Memorial Green is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st 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 Memorial Green?

Median rent in Memorial Green is $1,760 a month, 29% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $256,000, 8% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Memorial Green?

The closest rated public schools are Frostwood Elementary (elementary, rated A), Memorial Middle (middle, rated A) and Memorial 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 Memorial Green 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.