Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Palisades Park, Houston

A+

8th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 99 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Palisades Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
1,940
Median rent
$3,020
Median home value
$533,000
Household income
$198,100
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in Palisades Park

Palisades Park is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 22% of households with children.

Our grade for Palisades Park is A+. That puts it 8th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Palisades Park

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $198,100, 206% 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Palisades Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,020, 122% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Palisades Park report card

Each grade compares Palisades 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 $3,020, homes cost 2.7x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $198,100, 1.0% unemployed.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    90 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 C+

    Average commute 19 min, 28% work from home.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    89% have a bachelor’s degree.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.8% of adults uninsured.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Palisades Park compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $198,100206% 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: 91%49 points higher than Houston (42%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $3,020122% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%6 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMemorial ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.8 mi
  • AHamilton MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD2.5 mi
  • AHeights High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Palisades Park

Median rent in Palisades Park is $3,020 a month, 122% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $121,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $533,000, 92% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,640 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent122% higher than Houston$3,020$1,361$1,403
Median home value92% higher than Houston$533,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income37% lower than Houston2.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Houston52%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them49 points higher than Houston91%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston10%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston201419821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,640
Mortgage payment
$2,917
Property tax
$723
Median rent, for comparison
$3,020

Based on a $533,000 home in Palisades 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 income206% higher than Houston$198,100$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 commute30% lower than Houston19 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home15 points higher than Houston28%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Houston100%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Palisades Park

Under 1825%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6440%
65 and over4.3%
Race and ethnicity
White44%
Hispanic or Latino8.8%
Black34%
Asian7.1%
Other or more than one race5.8%

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. 9A+SouthamptonMedian rent $2,720

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Allen NorthAllen
  2. A+Southampton ExtensionWest University Place
  3. A+Southeast SouthlakeSouthlake

Questions about Palisades Park

Is Palisades Park a good place to live?

Palisades Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Palisades Park?

Renters in Palisades Park pay a median of $3,020 a month, 122% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $533,000, 92% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Palisades Park?

The closest rated public schools are Memorial Elementary (elementary, rated A), Hamilton Middle (middle, rated A) and Heights High School (high, rated A). 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 Palisades 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.