Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in North Shore, Houston
180th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 41 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
North Shore is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 8,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 180th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.
- Lots of parks
- Education levels scores low (8 of 100)
- Health scores low (18 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.8 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 1.1 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.8 mi |
| Library | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 8,080
- Median rent
- $1,250
- Median home value
- $161,000
- Household income
- $73,600
- Average commute
- 31 min
- Homes owned
- 59%
What it's like to live in North Shore
North Shore is a neighborhood in Houston with about 8,100 residents, homes built around 1971, a mix of owners and renters and 39% of households with children.
Our grade for North Shore is C. That puts it 180th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in North Shore
- 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 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in North Shore
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
North Shore report card
Each grade compares North Shore with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade B
Median rent $1,250, homes cost 2.2x income.
70 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $73,600, 7.9% unemployed.
31 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B
Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.
71 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.
48 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 31 min, 4.1% work from home.
26 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D-
12% have a bachelor’s degree.
8 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
32% of adults uninsured.
18 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
59% of homes owner-occupied.
24 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C+
94% of homes have broadband.
53 of 100 vs TX areas
North Shore compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Home value to income: 2.2x49% lower than Houston (4.3x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 59%17 points higher than Houston (42%)
- People below the poverty line: 10.0%10 points lower than Houston (20%)
Worse than Houston
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%25 points lower than Houston (37%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 32%8 points higher than Houston (24%)
- Average commute: 31 min12% higher than Houston (27 min)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BNormandy Crossing ElementaryElementary, Galena Park ISD0.4 mi
- BCunningham MiddleMiddle, Galena Park ISD1.2 mi
- BNorth Shore Senior HighHigh, Galena Park ISD2.5 mi
Cost of living in North Shore
Median rent in North Shore is $1,250 a month, 8% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $161,000, 42% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,051 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent8% lower than Houston | $1,250 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value42% lower than Houston | $161,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income49% lower than Houston | 2.2x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Houston | 53% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Houston | 59% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston | 11% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1971 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $881
- Property tax
- $170
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,250
Based on a $161,000 home in North Shore, 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 income14% higher than Houston | $73,600 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Houston | 7.9% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line10 points lower than Houston | 10.0% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points lower than Houston | 12% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute12% higher than Houston | 31 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home9 points lower than Houston | 4.1% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Houston | 1.2% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Houston | 94% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- Coastal floodingVery high
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailLow
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in North Shore
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.
- D+Southeast AlvinAlvin
- CCalallenCorpus Christi
- C-West MissionMission
Questions about North Shore
Is North Shore a good place to live?
North Shore is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 8,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 180th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.
How much does it cost to live in North Shore?
Renters in North Shore pay a median of $1,250 a month, 8% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $161,000, 42% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve North Shore?
The closest rated public schools are Normandy Crossing Elementary (elementary, rated B), Cunningham Middle (middle, rated B) and North Shore Senior High (high, rated B). 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 North Shore 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.