Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Parkway West, Houston
211th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 30 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Parkway West is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 211th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
- Pricey
- Lots of parks
- Cost of living scores low (6 of 100)
- Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.2 mi |
| Park | 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | 0.4 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.3 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,880
- Median rent
- $1,570
- Median home value
- $355,000
- Household income
- $36,900
- Average commute
- 36 min
- Homes owned
- 2.0%
What it's like to live in Parkway West
Parkway West is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly rented (98% of homes) and 43% of households with children.
Our grade for Parkway West is D+. That puts it 211th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Parkway 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 0.1 miles away.
Cons of living in Parkway West
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,570, 15% higher than the Houston median.
- Higher poverty. 31% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 36 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Parkway West report card
Each grade compares Parkway 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 F
Median rent $1,570, homes cost 9.6x income.
6 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $36,900, 9.2% unemployed.
5 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B
Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.
70 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 36 min, 6.9% work from home.
31 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B
26% have a bachelor’s degree.
65 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C
16% of adults uninsured.
43 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
2.0% of homes owner-occupied.
3 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B+
98% of homes have broadband.
77 of 100 vs TX areas
Parkway West compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Homes with broadband internet: 98%8 points higher than Houston (90%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 16%8 points lower than Houston (24%)
Worse than Houston
- Home value to income: 9.6x125% higher than Houston (4.3x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 2.0%40 points lower than Houston (42%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 92%38 points higher than Houston (54%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ANottingham Country ElementaryElementary, Katy ISD0.8 mi
- BWest Memorial Junior HighMiddle, Katy ISD1.3 mi
- ATaylor High SchoolHigh, Katy ISD0.5 mi
Cost of living in Parkway West
Median rent in Parkway West is $1,570 a month, 15% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $63,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $355,000, 28% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,315 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent15% higher than Houston | $1,570 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value28% higher than Houston | $355,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income125% higher than Houston | 9.6x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent38 points higher than Houston | 92% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them40 points lower than Houston | 2.0% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes6 points higher than Houston | 16% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 2004 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,943
- Property tax
- $372
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,570
Based on a $355,000 home in Parkway 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
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income43% lower than Houston | $36,900 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points higher than Houston | 9.2% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line12 points higher than Houston | 31% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Houston | 26% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute34% higher than Houston | 36 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home6 points lower than Houston | 6.9% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston | 4.7% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Houston | 98% | 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
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Parkway West
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Houston
- 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
- 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
- 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
- 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
- 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
- 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
- 7A+Kings Point
- 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- C-Indian OaksAustin
- DShady Acre Mobile Home ParkNew Braunfels
- B-Osprey PointePearland
Questions about Parkway West
Is Parkway West a good place to live?
Parkway West is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 211th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Parkway West?
Renters in Parkway West pay a median of $1,570 a month, 15% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $355,000, 28% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 9.6x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Parkway West?
The closest rated public schools are Nottingham Country Elementary (elementary, rated A), West Memorial Junior High (middle, rated B) and Taylor High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Parkway 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.