Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Memorial Village Townhomes, Houston
163rd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 49 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Memorial Village Townhomes is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 7,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 163rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
- Errands close by
- Pricey
- Lots of parks
- Cost of living scores low (14 of 100)
- Home ownership scores low (4 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.3 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.3 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 7,350
- Median rent
- $1,630
- Median home value
- $726,000
- Household income
- $59,600
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 19%
What it's like to live in Memorial Village Townhomes
Memorial Village Townhomes is a neighborhood in Houston with about 7,400 residents, homes built around 1985, mostly rented (81% of homes) and 22% of households with children.
It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 163rd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Memorial Village Townhomes
- Well-rated schools nearby. 2 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 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Memorial Village Townhomes
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,630, 20% higher than the Houston median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Memorial Village Townhomes report card
Each grade compares Memorial Village Townhomes 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 $1,630, homes cost 12.2x income.
15 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $59,600, 5.0% unemployed.
21 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A-
Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.
83 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 A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 25 min, 12% work from home.
76 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C-
39% have a bachelor’s degree.
38 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C-
24% of adults uninsured.
35 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
19% of homes owner-occupied.
4 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D+
87% of homes have broadband.
28 of 100 vs TX areas
Memorial Village Townhomes compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Average commute: 25 min9% lower than Houston (27 min)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 39%3 points higher than Houston (37%)
- Unemployment rate: 5.0%2 points lower than Houston (7.0%)
Worse than Houston
- Home value to income: 12.2x185% higher than Houston (4.3x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 19%23 points lower than Houston (42%)
- Median rent: $1,63020% higher than Houston ($1,361)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CWoodview ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD0.6 mi
- AMemorial MiddleMiddle, Spring Branch ISD1.1 mi
- AMemorial High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD1.3 mi
Cost of living in Memorial Village Townhomes
Median rent in Memorial Village Townhomes is $1,630 a month, 20% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $726,000, 161% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,614 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent20% higher than Houston | $1,630 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value161% higher than Houston | $726,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income185% higher than Houston | 12.2x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Houston | 56% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them23 points lower than Houston | 19% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes6 points higher than Houston | 16% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1985 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $3,974
- Property tax
- $640
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,630
Based on a $726,000 home in Memorial Village Townhomes, 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
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income8% lower than Houston | $59,600 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston | 5.0% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line1 points lower than Houston | 19% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Houston | 39% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute9% lower than Houston | 25 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home1 points lower than Houston | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston | 6.0% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Houston | 87% | 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
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Memorial Village Townhomes
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.
- CWest EulessEuless
- CVickery MeadowsDallas
- C+Old East DallasDallas
Questions about Memorial Village Townhomes
Is Memorial Village Townhomes a good place to live?
Memorial Village Townhomes is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 7,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 163rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Memorial Village Townhomes?
Median rent in Memorial Village Townhomes is $1,630 a month, 20% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $726,000, 161% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 12.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Memorial Village Townhomes?
The closest rated public schools are Woodview Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 7 Census block groups closest to the Memorial Village Townhomes 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.