Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Oak Manor, Houston

B+

114th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Oak Manor is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 114th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Internet access scores low (16 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
3,890
Median rent
$900
Median home value
$349,000
Household income
$67,000
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in Oak Manor

Oak Manor is a neighborhood in Houston with about 3,900 residents, older homes (median year built 1959), a mix of owners and renters and 24% of households with children.

Our grade for Oak Manor is B+. That puts it 114th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Oak Manor

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $900, 34% lower than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Oak Manor

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

Oak Manor report card

Each grade compares Oak Manor 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 $900, homes cost 5.2x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $67,000, 2.4% unemployed.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 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.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 26 min, 30% work from home.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    47% have a bachelor’s degree.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

Oak Manor compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 58%16 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Median rent: $90034% lower than Houston ($1,361)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 12%12 points lower than Houston (24%)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes with broadband internet: 81%9 points lower than Houston (90%)
  • Home value to income: 5.2x21% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 56%2 points higher than Houston (54%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BThompson ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.8 mi
  • CCullen MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.4 mi
  • AEnergy Institute High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Oak Manor

Median rent in Oak Manor is $900 a month, 34% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $36,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $349,000, 26% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,283 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent34% lower than Houston$900$1,361$1,403
Median home value26% higher than Houston$349,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income21% higher than Houston5.2x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Houston56%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Houston58%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston11%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston195919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,283
Mortgage payment
$1,910
Property tax
$372
Median rent, for comparison
$900

Based on a $349,000 home in Oak Manor, 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 income3% higher than Houston$67,000$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Houston2.4%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Houston17%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Houston47%37%34%
Average commute4% lower than Houston26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home16 points higher than Houston30%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Houston9.9%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Houston81%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Oak Manor

Under 1820%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6433%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White16%
Hispanic or Latino8.8%
Black56%
Asian7.9%
Other or more than one race12%

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. B+Central RobinsonRobinson
  2. A-Vista HillsEl Paso
  3. A-Fairway OaksThe Woodlands

Questions about Oak Manor

Is Oak Manor a good place to live?

Oak Manor is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 114th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Oak Manor?

Renters in Oak Manor pay a median of $900 a month, 34% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $349,000, 26% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Oak Manor?

The closest rated public schools are Thompson Elementary (elementary, rated B), Cullen Middle (middle, rated C) and Energy Institute High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Oak Manor 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.