Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Sand Creek, Houston

A-

81st of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 85 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Sand Creek is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 81st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
5,800
Median rent
$2,200
Median home value
$434,000
Household income
$212,700
Average commute
37 min
Homes owned
99%
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What it's like to live in Sand Creek

Sand Creek is a neighborhood in Houston with about 5,800 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly owner-occupied (99%) and 43% of households with children.

Our grade for Sand Creek is A-. That puts it 81st of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Sand Creek

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $212,700, 228% higher than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Sand Creek

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,200, 62% higher than the Houston median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 37 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.

Sand Creek report card

Each grade compares Sand Creek 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 $2,200, homes cost 2.0x income.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $212,700, 6.9% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    84 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 37 min, 20% work from home.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    71% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.4% of adults uninsured.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    99% of homes owner-occupied.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Sand Creek compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $212,700228% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 99%57 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 71%35 points higher than Houston (37%)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%46 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Median rent: $2,20062% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Average commute: 37 min37% higher than Houston (27 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AWillow Creek ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD0.9 mi
  • ARiverwood MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD1.2 mi
  • BKingwood High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Sand Creek

Median rent in Sand Creek is $2,200 a month, 62% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $88,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $434,000, 56% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,831 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent62% higher than Houston$2,200$1,361$1,403
Median home value56% higher than Houston$434,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income52% lower than Houston2.0x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points higher than Houston100%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them57 points higher than Houston99%42%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than Houston1.2%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198719821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,831
Mortgage payment
$2,376
Property tax
$456
Median rent, for comparison
$2,200

Based on a $434,000 home in Sand Creek, 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 income228% higher than Houston$212,700$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Houston6.9%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points lower than Houston2.3%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher35 points higher than Houston71%37%34%
Average commute37% higher than Houston37 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Houston20%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Houston2.7%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Houston100%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
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Sand Creek

Under 1832%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6439%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White86%
Hispanic or Latino8.8%
Black0.4%
Asian1.9%
Other or more than one race2.7%

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-The EstatesTimberwood Park
  2. A-Southeast NorthlakeNorthlake
  3. AVenetia GroveThe Woodlands

Questions about Sand Creek

Is Sand Creek a good place to live?

Sand Creek is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 81st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Sand Creek?

Renters in Sand Creek pay a median of $2,200 a month, 62% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $434,000, 56% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Sand Creek?

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 4 Census block groups closest to the Sand Creek 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.