Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Port Houston, Houston

C-

199th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 35 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Port Houston is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 199th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
4,930
Median rent
$860
Median home value
$124,000
Household income
$48,100
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in Port Houston

Port Houston is a neighborhood in Houston with about 4,900 residents, older homes (median year built 1958), a mix of owners and renters and 20% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 199th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Port Houston

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $860, 37% lower than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Port Houston

  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 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.

Port Houston report card

Each grade compares Port Houston 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 $860, homes cost 2.6x income.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $48,100, 11% unemployed.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    81 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 32 min, 4.1% work from home.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    36% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    73% of homes have broadband.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

Port Houston compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Home value to income: 2.6x40% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Median rent: $86037% lower than Houston ($1,361)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 56%14 points higher than Houston (42%)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%29 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 73%17 points lower than Houston (90%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 69%15 points higher than Houston (54%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ADe Zavala ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.5 mi
  • AEdison MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • AEastwood AcademyHigh, Houston ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Port Houston

Median rent in Port Houston is $860 a month, 37% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $124,000, 55% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $852 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent37% lower than Houston$860$1,361$1,403
Median home value55% lower than Houston$124,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income40% lower than Houston2.6x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points higher than Houston69%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Houston56%42%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Houston19%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston195819821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$852
Mortgage payment
$679
Property tax
$174
Median rent, for comparison
$860

Based on a $124,000 home in Port Houston, 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 income26% lower than Houston$48,100$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Houston11%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Houston24%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher29 points lower than Houston7.5%37%34%
Average commute19% higher than Houston32 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Houston4.1%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit11 points higher than Houston17%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet17 points lower than Houston73%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
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Port Houston

Under 1824%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6436%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White2.7%
Hispanic or Latino76%
Black20%
Asian0.2%
Other or more than one race1.1%

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. CMoreno ColoniaRoma
  2. D+Tenth Street Historic DistrictDallas
  3. D+Siete ViejoLaredo

Questions about Port Houston

Is Port Houston a good place to live?

Port Houston is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 199th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Port Houston?

Median rent in Port Houston is $860 a month, 37% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $124,000, 55% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Port Houston?

The closest rated public schools are De Zavala Elementary (elementary, rated A), Edison Middle (middle, rated A) and Eastwood Academy (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Port Houston 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.