Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Meyerland, Houston

A-

79th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 86 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Meyerland is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 9,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 79th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (13 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
9,700
Median rent
$1,400
Median home value
$468,000
Household income
$108,700
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
53%
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What it's like to live in Meyerland

Meyerland is a neighborhood in Houston with about 9,700 residents, older homes (median year built 1965), a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

Our grade for Meyerland is A-. That puts it 79th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Meyerland

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $108,700, 68% 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Meyerland

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Meyerland report card

Each grade compares Meyerland 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 $1,400, homes cost 4.3x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $108,700, 1.7% unemployed.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    78 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.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 26 min, 23% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    56% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

Meyerland compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $108,70068% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 56%20 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%11 points lower than Houston (24%)

Worse than Houston

  • Vacant homes: 16%6 points higher than Houston (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BHerod ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • BEnergized for Excellence Academy Inc MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.9 mi
  • ABellaire High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Meyerland

Median rent in Meyerland is $1,400 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $468,000, 68% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,194 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Houston$1,400$1,361$1,403
Median home value68% higher than Houston$468,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Houston4.3x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Houston51%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Houston53%42%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Houston16%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196519821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,194
Mortgage payment
$2,562
Property tax
$632
Median rent, for comparison
$1,400

Based on a $468,000 home in Meyerland, 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 income68% higher than Houston$108,700$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Houston1.7%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Houston12%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points higher than Houston56%37%34%
Average commute5% lower than Houston26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points higher than Houston23%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston6.0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Houston94%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 wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Meyerland

Under 1825%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6440%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black14%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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-Lowest GreenvilleDallas
  2. A-The VillageDallas
  3. A-Oak ParkSan Antonio

Questions about Meyerland

Is Meyerland a good place to live?

Meyerland is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 9,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 79th 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 Meyerland?

Renters in Meyerland pay a median of $1,400 a month, about the same as the Houston median. The median home is worth $468,000, 68% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Meyerland?

The closest rated public schools are Herod Elementary (elementary, rated B), Energized for Excellence Academy Inc Middle (middle, rated B) and Bellaire High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 9 Census block groups closest to the Meyerland 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.