Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Riverside Terrace, Houston
85th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 85 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Riverside Terrace is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 8,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 85th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.
- Errands close by
- Top-rated schools
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)
- Home ownership scores low (14 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.1 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.2 mi |
| Restaurant | under 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 8,910
- Median rent
- $1,550
- Median home value
- $439,000
- Household income
- $97,600
- Average commute
- 21 min
- Homes owned
- 31%
What it's like to live in Riverside Terrace
Riverside Terrace is a neighborhood in Houston with about 8,900 residents, homes built around 1988, mostly rented (69% of homes) and 8% of households with children.
It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 85th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Riverside Terrace
- 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 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Riverside Terrace
- Higher poverty. 29% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
- Higher unemployment. 15% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Riverside Terrace report card
Each grade compares Riverside Terrace 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 $1,550, homes cost 4.5x income.
35 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $97,600, 15% unemployed.
19 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A+
Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.
98 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 A
Average commute 21 min, 21% work from home.
91 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
61% have a bachelor’s degree.
77 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
11% of adults uninsured.
65 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
31% of homes owner-occupied.
14 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C+
94% of homes have broadband.
52 of 100 vs TX areas
Riverside Terrace compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 61%24 points higher than Houston (37%)
- Median household income: $97,60051% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%13 points lower than Houston (24%)
Worse than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 31%12 points lower than Houston (42%)
- People below the poverty line: 29%9 points higher than Houston (20%)
- Unemployment rate: 15%8 points higher than Houston (7.0%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AMacgregor ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
- ABaylor College of Medicine Academy at RyanMiddle, Houston ISD1.1 mi
- AHouston Academy for International StudiesHigh, Houston ISD1.1 mi
Cost of living in Riverside Terrace
Median rent in Riverside Terrace is $1,550 a month, 14% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $439,000, 58% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,039 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent14% higher than Houston | $1,550 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value58% higher than Houston | $439,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income5% higher than Houston | 4.5x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Houston | 51% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Houston | 31% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston | 9.9% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1988 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,403
- Property tax
- $636
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,550
Based on a $439,000 home in Riverside Terrace, 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 income51% higher than Houston | $97,600 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate8 points higher than Houston | 15% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line9 points higher than Houston | 29% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than Houston | 61% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute22% lower than Houston | 21 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home8 points higher than Houston | 21% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points higher than Houston | 11% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Houston | 94% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery high
- Coastal floodingModerate
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailLow
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsVery low
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Riverside Terrace
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.
- AMedical DistrictAustin
- B+Whisenant EstatesAllen
- A-Settlers ParkSugar Land
Questions about Riverside Terrace
Is Riverside Terrace a good place to live?
Riverside Terrace is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 8,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 85th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Riverside Terrace?
Median rent in Riverside Terrace is $1,550 a month, 14% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $439,000, 58% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.5x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Riverside Terrace?
The closest rated public schools are Macgregor Elementary (elementary, rated A), Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan (middle, rated A) and Houston Academy for International Studies (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 Riverside Terrace 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.