Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Nottingham, Houston

A+

15th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Nottingham is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on internet access.

  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
1,580
Median rent
$1,460
Median home value
$855,000
Household income
$196,900
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
85%
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What it's like to live in Nottingham

Nottingham is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1967, mostly owner-occupied (85%) and 55% of households with children.

Our grade for Nottingham is A+. That puts it 15th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Nottingham

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $196,900, 204% higher than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Nottingham

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

Nottingham report card

Each grade compares Nottingham 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 $1,460, homes cost 4.3x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $196,900, 1.0% unemployed.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    80 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 17 min, 14% work from home.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    89% have a bachelor’s degree.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.9% of adults uninsured.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    85% of homes owner-occupied.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    88% of homes have broadband.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

Nottingham compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $196,900204% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 89%52 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 85%43 points higher than Houston (42%)

Worse than Houston

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%6 points lower than Houston (5.7%)
  • Median rent: $1,4607% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 88%2 points lower than Houston (90%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AWilchester ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD0.3 mi
  • BSpring Forest MiddleMiddle, Spring Branch ISD0.8 mi
  • BStratford High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Nottingham

Median rent in Nottingham is $1,460 a month, 7% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $855,000, 208% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,513 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent7% higher than Houston$1,460$1,361$1,403
Median home value208% higher than Houston$855,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Houston4.3x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent29 points lower than Houston25%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them43 points higher than Houston85%42%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Houston5.8%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196719821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,513
Mortgage payment
$4,680
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,460

Based on a $855,000 home in Nottingham, 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 income204% higher than Houston$196,900$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Houston1.0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line20 points lower than Houston0%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher52 points higher than Houston89%37%34%
Average commute36% lower than Houston17 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Houston14%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Houston88%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Nottingham

Under 1829%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6447%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White69%
Hispanic or Latino10.0%
Black0%
Asian6.5%
Other or more than one race14%

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+Northwest HillsAustin
  2. A+Cypress WatersIrving
  3. A+Banbury CrossPearland

Questions about Nottingham

Is Nottingham a good place to live?

Nottingham is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Nottingham?

Renters in Nottingham pay a median of $1,460 a month, 7% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $855,000, 208% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Nottingham?

The closest rated public schools are Wilchester Elementary (elementary, rated A), Spring Forest Middle (middle, rated B) and Stratford 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 Nottingham 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.