Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Settegast, Houston

F

313th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 3 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Settegast is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,800 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 313th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

  • Jobs and income scores low (1 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe2.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
5,820
Median rent
$1,230
Median home value
$142,000
Household income
$33,600
Average commute
43 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in Settegast

Settegast is a neighborhood in Houston with about 5,800 residents, older homes (median year built 1964), mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 35% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 313th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Settegast

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Settegast

  • Higher poverty. 42% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Higher unemployment. 34% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 43 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.

Settegast report card

Each grade compares Settegast 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 $1,230, homes cost 4.2x income.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $33,600, 34% unemployed.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    65 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 43 min, 6.9% work from home.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    6.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    31% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    75% of homes have broadband.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

Settegast compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 67%25 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Median rent: $1,23010% lower than Houston ($1,361)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 89%35 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%30 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Unemployment rate: 34%27 points higher than Houston (7.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BHilliard ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD1 mi
  • CForest Brook MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.8 mi
  • BNorth Forest High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Settegast

Median rent in Settegast is $1,230 a month, 10% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $142,000, 49% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $927 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent10% lower than Houston$1,230$1,361$1,403
Median home value49% lower than Houston$142,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Houston4.2x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent35 points higher than Houston89%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than Houston67%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Houston12%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196419821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$927
Mortgage payment
$777
Property tax
$150
Median rent, for comparison
$1,230

Based on a $142,000 home in Settegast, 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 income48% lower than Houston$33,600$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate27 points higher than Houston34%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line22 points higher than Houston42%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher30 points lower than Houston6.5%37%34%
Average commute59% higher than Houston43 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Houston6.9%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston5.2%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet15 points lower than Houston75%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Settegast

Under 1828%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6430%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White0.1%
Hispanic or Latino52%
Black47%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.5%

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. FTierra Prieta ColoniaDonna
  2. FEast SocorroSocorro
  3. FFox MeadowsCleburne

Questions about Settegast

Is Settegast a good place to live?

Settegast is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,800 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 313th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Settegast?

Median rent in Settegast is $1,230 a month, 10% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $142,000, 49% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Settegast?

The closest rated public schools are Hilliard Elementary (elementary, rated B), Forest Brook Middle (middle, rated C) and North Forest High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Settegast 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.