Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Royden Oaks, Houston

A+

13th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Royden Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.1 mi

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

Population
1,280
Median rent
$2,620
Median home value
$1,543,000
Household income
$187,500
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
78%
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What it's like to live in Royden Oaks

Royden Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly owner-occupied (78%) and 13% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 13th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Royden Oaks

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $187,500, 189% higher than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Royden Oaks

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,620, 93% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Royden Oaks report card

Each grade compares Royden Oaks with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $2,620, homes cost 8.2x income.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $187,500, 0% unemployed.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    78 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 15 min, 31% work from home.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    82% have a bachelor’s degree.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A+

    5.0% of adults uninsured.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

Royden Oaks compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $187,500189% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 82%45 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 9.2%45 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $2,62093% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Home value to income: 8.2x92% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Vacant homes: 14%3 points higher than Houston (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARiver Oaks ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD1.3 mi
  • CTanglewood MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.6 mi
  • BLamar High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Royden Oaks

Median rent in Royden Oaks is $2,620 a month, 93% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $105,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,543,000, 455% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $9,279 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent93% higher than Houston$2,620$1,361$1,403
Median home value455% higher than Houston$1,543,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income92% higher than Houston8.2x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent45 points lower than Houston9.2%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points higher than Houston78%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Houston14%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$9,279
Mortgage payment
$8,446
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,620

Based on a $1,543,000 home in Royden Oaks, 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 income189% higher than Houston$187,500$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Houston0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points lower than Houston2.1%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher45 points higher than Houston82%37%34%
Average commute46% lower than Houston15 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home18 points higher than Houston31%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston3.6%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Houston96%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Royden Oaks

Under 1813%
18 to 348.8%
35 to 6440%
65 and over38%
Race and ethnicity
White73%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Black0%
Asian10%
Other or more than one race8.4%

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. A+SeaholmAustin
  2. A+Glen RidgeAustin
  3. AWestfieldAustin

Questions about Royden Oaks

Is Royden Oaks a good place to live?

Royden Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Royden Oaks?

Median rent in Royden Oaks is $2,620 a month, 93% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $1,543,000, 455% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 8.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Royden Oaks?

The closest rated public schools are River Oaks Elementary (elementary, rated A), Tanglewood Middle (middle, rated C) and Lamar 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 Royden Oaks 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.