Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in North Houston, Houston
315th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 3 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
North Houston covers part of Houston, TX, home to about 11,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 315th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.
- Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
- Schools scores low (3 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.6 mi |
| Cafe | 1.2 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.3 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 2.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 11,060
- Median rent
- $1,220
- Median home value
- $206,000
- Household income
- $41,600
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 15%
What it's like to live in North Houston
North Houston is an area in Houston with about 11,100 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly rented (85% of homes) and 31% of households with children.
It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 315th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in North Houston
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,220, 10% lower than the Houston median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in North Houston
- Higher poverty. 30% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
North Houston report card
Each grade compares North 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 $1,220, homes cost 5.0x income.
29 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $41,600, 9.9% unemployed.
6 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade F
Nearby schools average 65 of 100 on the state rating.
4 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 C+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
54 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 25 min, 7.0% work from home.
69 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D
20% have a bachelor’s degree.
22 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
26% of adults uninsured.
8 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
15% of homes owner-occupied.
7 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
85% of homes have broadband.
24 of 100 vs TX areas
North Houston compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Median rent: $1,22010% lower than Houston ($1,361)
- Average commute: 25 min9% lower than Houston (27 min)
Worse than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 15%27 points lower than Houston (42%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%17 points lower than Houston (37%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 70%16 points higher than Houston (54%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DDunn ElementaryElementary, Aldine ISD1 mi
- FLewis MiddleMiddle, Aldine ISD1.1 mi
- CNimitz High SchoolHigh, Aldine ISD0.8 mi
Cost of living in North Houston
Median rent in North Houston is $1,220 a month, 10% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $206,000, 26% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,341 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent10% lower than Houston | $1,220 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value26% lower than Houston | $206,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income16% higher than Houston | 5.0x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points higher than Houston | 70% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them27 points lower than Houston | 15% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points higher than Houston | 12% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1992 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,128
- Property tax
- $213
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,220
Based on a $206,000 home in North 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
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income36% lower than Houston | $41,600 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points higher than Houston | 9.9% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line10 points higher than Houston | 30% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than Houston | 20% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute9% lower than Houston | 25 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home6 points lower than Houston | 7.0% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Houston | 85% | 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
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in North Houston
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.
- FNortheast ArlingtonArlington
- FCentral HuntsvilleHuntsville
- FNorth Lake HighlandsDallas
Questions about North Houston
Is North Houston a good place to live?
North Houston covers part of Houston, TX, home to about 11,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 315th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.
How much does it cost to live in North Houston?
Median rent in North Houston is $1,220 a month, 10% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $206,000, 26% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 5.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve North Houston?
The closest rated public schools are Dunn Elementary (elementary, rated D), Lewis Middle (middle, rated F) and Nimitz High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 8 Census block groups in this part of Houston that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.