Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Royal Shores, Houston
83rd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 85 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Royal Shores is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 83rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.
- Top-rated schools
- Pricey
- Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (0 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 2.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 2.8 mi |
| Park | 1.1 mi |
| Cafe | 2.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 2.0 mi |
| Gym | 1.7 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 2.3 mi |
| Childcare | 2.4 mi |
| Library | 2.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,090
- Median rent
- No data
- Median home value
- $650,000
- Household income
- $158,200
- Average commute
- 52 min
- Homes owned
- 100%
What it's like to live in Royal Shores
Royal Shores is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 22% of households with children.
It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 83rd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Royal Shores
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $158,200, 144% higher than the Houston median.
- Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
Cons of living in Royal Shores
- Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.9 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 52 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.
Royal Shores report card
Each grade compares Royal Shores 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-
Homes cost 4.1x income.
37 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A+
Median household income $158,200, 0% unemployed.
99 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A
Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.
91 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 F
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
7 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade F
Average commute 52 min, 19% work from home.
0 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B
50% have a bachelor’s degree.
68 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A+
5.4% of adults uninsured.
97 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A+
100% of homes owner-occupied.
99 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B+
98% of homes have broadband.
74 of 100 vs TX areas
Royal Shores compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%58 points higher than Houston (42%)
- Median household income: $158,200144% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- People below the poverty line: 0%20 points lower than Houston (20%)
Worse than Houston
- Average commute: 52 min91% higher than Houston (27 min)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%6 points lower than Houston (5.7%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AWillow Creek ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD1.3 mi
- ARiverwood MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD1.8 mi
- BKingwood High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD3.6 mi
Cost of living in Royal Shores
The median home is worth $650,000, 134% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,336 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value134% higher than Houston | $650,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income4% lower than Houston | 4.1x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Homes owned by the people living in them58 points higher than Houston | 100% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes11 points lower than Houston | 0% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 2003 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $3,558
- Property tax
- $778
Based on a $650,000 home in Royal Shores, 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 income144% higher than Houston | $158,200 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate7 points lower than Houston | 0% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line20 points lower than Houston | 0% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than Houston | 50% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute91% higher than Houston | 52 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home5 points higher than Houston | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston | 0% | 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
- HailLow
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Royal Shores
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.
- AHighland Shores 15-LHighland Village
- A-IsabelLantana
- ANorth SouthlakeSouthlake
Questions about Royal Shores
Is Royal Shores a good place to live?
Royal Shores is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 83rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Royal Shores?
The median home is worth $650,000, 134% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Royal Shores?
The closest rated public schools are Willow Creek Elementary (elementary, rated A), Riverwood Middle (middle, rated A) and Kingwood High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Royal Shores 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.