Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Murray Park, Houston

C-

187th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Murray Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 187th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (19 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
4,660
Median rent
$1,180
Median home value
$353,000
Household income
$74,300
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
25%
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What it's like to live in Murray Park

Murray Park is a neighborhood in Houston with about 4,700 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly rented (75% of homes) and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for Murray Park is C-. That puts it 187th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Murray Park

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,180, 13% lower than the Houston median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Murray Park

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Murray Park report card

Each grade compares Murray Park 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 $1,180, homes cost 4.8x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $74,300, 2.7% unemployed.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    19 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 B+

    Average commute 25 min, 14% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    32% have a bachelor’s degree.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    17% of adults uninsured.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    25% of homes owner-occupied.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

Murray Park compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 17%7 points lower than Houston (24%)
  • Median household income: $74,30015% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Median rent: $1,18013% lower than Houston ($1,361)

Worse than Houston

  • Vacant homes: 29%18 points higher than Houston (11%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 25%17 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 60%5 points higher than Houston (54%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWalnut Bend ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • BRevere MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.8 mi
  • DTexas Connections Academy at HoustonHigh, Houston ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Murray Park

Median rent in Murray Park is $1,180 a month, 13% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $353,000, 27% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,410 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent13% lower than Houston$1,180$1,361$1,403
Median home value27% higher than Houston$353,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income11% higher than Houston4.8x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Houston60%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points lower than Houston25%42%63%
Vacant homes18 points higher than Houston29%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,410
Mortgage payment
$1,932
Property tax
$477
Median rent, for comparison
$1,180

Based on a $353,000 home in Murray Park, 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 income15% higher than Houston$74,300$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Houston2.7%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Houston18%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Houston32%37%34%
Average commute7% lower than Houston25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Houston14%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston6.2%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Houston90%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 wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Murray Park

Under 1824%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6435%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White24%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black31%
Asian4.7%
Other or more than one race9.4%

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. C-ComoFort Worth
  2. C-Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth
  3. CNorth Castle HillsSan Antonio

Questions about Murray Park

Is Murray Park a good place to live?

Murray Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 187th 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 Murray Park?

Renters in Murray Park pay a median of $1,180 a month, 13% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $353,000, 27% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Murray Park?

The closest rated public schools are Walnut Bend Elementary (elementary, rated B), Revere Middle (middle, rated B) and Texas Connections Academy at Houston (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 6 Census block groups closest to the Murray Park 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.