Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Mount Houston, Houston

D-

272nd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 13 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Mount Houston is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 272nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on jobs and income.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (2 of 100)
  • Health scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
1,330
Median rent
$1,350
Median home value
$153,000
Household income
$40,200
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
87%
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What it's like to live in Mount Houston

Mount Houston is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1966, mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 9% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 272nd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Mount Houston

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Mount Houston

  • Higher poverty. 44% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Higher unemployment. 18% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Mount Houston report card

Each grade compares Mount Houston 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 $1,350, homes cost 3.8x income.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $40,200, 18% unemployed.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    63 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 11% work from home.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    31% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    87% of homes owner-occupied.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

Mount Houston compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%45 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Average commute: 22 min20% lower than Houston (27 min)
  • Home value to income: 3.8x11% lower than Houston (4.3x)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%46 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • People below the poverty line: 44%24 points higher than Houston (20%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 19%18 points lower than Houston (37%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMarshall ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD1 mi
  • CHambrick MiddleMiddle, Aldine ISD2.3 mi
  • BNorth Forest High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Mount Houston

Median rent in Mount Houston is $1,350 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $153,000, 45% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $934 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Houston$1,350$1,361$1,403
Median home value45% lower than Houston$153,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Houston3.8x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points higher than Houston100%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them45 points higher than Houston87%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Houston8.2%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196619821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$934
Mortgage payment
$837
Property tax
$96
Median rent, for comparison
$1,350

Based on a $153,000 home in Mount Houston, 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 income38% lower than Houston$40,200$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate11 points higher than Houston18%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line24 points higher than Houston44%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Houston19%37%34%
Average commute20% lower than Houston22 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Houston11%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Houston87%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Mount Houston

Under 189.3%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6443%
65 and over25%
Race and ethnicity
White0.4%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black73%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. D+Central JoshuaJoshua
  2. DNorth San ElizarioSan Elizario
  3. DWasson PlaceBig Spring

Questions about Mount Houston

Is Mount Houston a good place to live?

Mount Houston is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 272nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Mount Houston?

Median rent in Mount Houston is $1,350 a month, about the same as the Houston median. The median home is worth $153,000, 45% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Mount Houston?

The closest rated public schools are Marshall Elementary (elementary, rated B), Hambrick Middle (middle, rated C) and North Forest 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 Mount Houston 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.