Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Rosslyn, Houston
228th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Rosslyn is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 11,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 228th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Lots of parks
- Health scores low (19 of 100)
- River flooding risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.2 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 11,740
- Median rent
- $1,310
- Median home value
- $255,000
- Household income
- $62,100
- Average commute
- 26 min
- Homes owned
- 46%
What it's like to live in Rosslyn
Rosslyn is a neighborhood in Houston with about 11,700 residents, homes built around 1974, a mix of owners and renters and 29% of households with children.
It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 228th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Rosslyn
- 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 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Rosslyn
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Rosslyn report card
Each grade compares Rosslyn 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 $1,310, homes cost 4.1x income.
32 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $62,100, 4.7% unemployed.
22 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.
36 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 B
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
67 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 26 min, 9.3% work from home.
72 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D
22% have a bachelor’s degree.
22 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
31% of adults uninsured.
19 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
46% of homes owner-occupied.
23 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C-
89% of homes have broadband.
35 of 100 vs TX areas
Rosslyn compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 46%4 points higher than Houston (42%)
- Unemployment rate: 4.7%2 points lower than Houston (7.0%)
- Vacant homes: 8.7%2 points lower than Houston (11%)
Worse than Houston
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71%17 points higher than Houston (54%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22%15 points lower than Houston (37%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 31%7 points higher than Houston (24%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CBenbrook ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
- BClifton MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1 mi
- BScarborough High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.9 mi
Cost of living in Rosslyn
Median rent in Rosslyn is $1,310 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $255,000, 8% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,693 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent4% lower than Houston | $1,310 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value8% lower than Houston | $255,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income4% lower than Houston | 4.1x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Houston | 71% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Houston | 46% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points lower than Houston | 8.7% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1974 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,396
- Property tax
- $297
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,310
Based on a $255,000 home in Rosslyn, 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 income4% lower than Houston | $62,100 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston | 4.7% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Houston | 20% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than Houston | 22% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute4% lower than Houston | 26 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home4 points lower than Houston | 9.3% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston | 6.4% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Houston | 89% | 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 Rosslyn
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.
- D+Southwest RichardsonRichardson
- D+Blue StarSan Antonio
- D+Asian Trade DistrictDallas
Questions about Rosslyn
Is Rosslyn a good place to live?
Rosslyn is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 11,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 228th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Rosslyn?
Median rent in Rosslyn is $1,310 a month, 4% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $255,000, 8% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Rosslyn?
The closest rated public schools are Benbrook Elementary (elementary, rated C), Clifton Middle (middle, rated B) and Scarborough High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 9 Census block groups closest to the Rosslyn 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.