Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Parkglen West, Houston

F

304th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 7 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Parkglen West is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 13,400 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 304th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (4 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
13,390
Median rent
$1,230
Median home value
$192,000
Household income
$43,100
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
26%
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What it's like to live in Parkglen West

Parkglen West is a neighborhood in Houston with about 13,400 residents, homes built around 1985, mostly rented (74% of homes) and 39% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 304th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Parkglen West

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Parkglen West

  • Higher poverty. 36% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Parkglen West report card

Each grade compares Parkglen West 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 $1,230, homes cost 4.5x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $43,100, 13% unemployed.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.

    9 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.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 30 min, 6.3% work from home.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    29% of adults uninsured.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    26% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

Parkglen West compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,23010% lower than Houston ($1,361)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 92%2 points higher than Houston (90%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 7.5%2 points higher than Houston (5.7%)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 26%16 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • People below the poverty line: 36%16 points higher than Houston (20%)
  • 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.

  • BHorn ElementaryElementary, Alief ISD0.4 mi
  • FOlle MiddleMiddle, Alief ISD0.8 mi
  • ASharpstown International SchoolHigh, Houston ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in Parkglen West

Median rent in Parkglen West is $1,230 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 $192,000, 31% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,246 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent10% lower than Houston$1,230$1,361$1,403
Median home value31% lower than Houston$192,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income4% higher than Houston4.5x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points higher than Houston70%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points lower than Houston26%42%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Houston9.5%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198519821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,246
Mortgage payment
$1,051
Property tax
$195
Median rent, for comparison
$1,230

Based on a $192,000 home in Parkglen West, 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 income34% lower than Houston$43,100$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Houston13%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points higher than Houston36%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Houston25%37%34%
Average commute9% higher than Houston30 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Houston6.3%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Houston7.5%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Houston92%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 Parkglen West

Under 1829%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6438%
65 and over9.3%
Race and ethnicity
White2.9%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Black36%
Asian15%
Other or more than one race0.9%

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. D-Rolling Creek EstatesBaytown
  2. D-Buena VistaEl Paso
  3. FCentral ArlingtonArlington

Questions about Parkglen West

Is Parkglen West a good place to live?

Parkglen West is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 13,400 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 304th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Parkglen West?

Median rent in Parkglen West is $1,230 a month, 10% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $192,000, 31% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.5x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Parkglen West?

The closest rated public schools are Horn Elementary (elementary, rated B), Olle Middle (middle, rated F) and Sharpstown International School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 7 Census block groups closest to the Parkglen West 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.