Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Parkridge, Houston

C-

185th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Parkridge is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 185th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
5,940
Median rent
$1,150
Median home value
$227,000
Household income
$70,100
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
73%
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What it's like to live in Parkridge

Parkridge is a neighborhood in Houston with about 5,900 residents, homes built around 1988, mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 29% of households with children.

Our grade for Parkridge is C-. That puts it 185th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Parkridge

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,150, 16% lower than the Houston median.
  • 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Parkridge

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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.

Parkridge report card

Each grade compares Parkridge 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 $1,150, homes cost 3.2x income.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $70,100, 3.6% unemployed.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    28 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.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 29 min, 6.4% work from home.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    20% of adults uninsured.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    73% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

Parkridge compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 73%30 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x24% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Median rent: $1,15016% lower than Houston ($1,361)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 26%11 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Average commute: 29 min6% higher than Houston (27 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 4.0%2 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CHearne ElementaryElementary, Alief ISD0.9 mi
  • CO'donnell MiddleMiddle, Alief ISD0.7 mi
  • BTaylor High SchoolHigh, Alief ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Parkridge

Median rent in Parkridge is $1,150 a month, 16% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $227,000, 18% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,491 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent16% lower than Houston$1,150$1,361$1,403
Median home value18% lower than Houston$227,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than Houston3.2x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Houston52%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points higher than Houston73%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston11%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198819821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,491
Mortgage payment
$1,243
Property tax
$249
Median rent, for comparison
$1,150

Based on a $227,000 home in Parkridge, 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 income8% higher than Houston$70,100$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston3.6%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Houston17%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Houston26%37%34%
Average commute6% higher than Houston29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Houston6.4%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston4.0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Houston89%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 Parkridge

Under 1819%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6436%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White10%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Black9.1%
Asian24%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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. C-W B Reinmiller HouseWaxahachie
  2. D-Central DuncanvilleDuncanville
  3. C-Northeast San AntonioSan Antonio

Questions about Parkridge

Is Parkridge a good place to live?

Parkridge is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 185th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Parkridge?

Renters in Parkridge pay a median of $1,150 a month, 16% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $227,000, 18% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Parkridge?

The closest rated public schools are Hearne Elementary (elementary, rated C), O'donnell Middle (middle, rated C) and Taylor High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Parkridge 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.