Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Sharpstown, Houston

C

174th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 44 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Sharpstown is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 29,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 174th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
  • Health scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
29,120
Median rent
$1,200
Median home value
$240,000
Household income
$59,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
31%
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What it's like to live in Sharpstown

Sharpstown is a neighborhood in Houston with about 29,100 residents, homes built around 1977, mostly rented (69% of homes) and 29% of households with children.

Our grade for Sharpstown is C. That puts it 174th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Sharpstown

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,200, 12% lower than the Houston median.
  • 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 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Sharpstown

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Sharpstown report card

Each grade compares Sharpstown 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 $1,200, homes cost 4.1x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $59,200, 7.9% unemployed.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    67 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.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 27 min, 10% work from home.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    32% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    31% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

Sharpstown compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,20012% lower than Houston ($1,361)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 92%2 points higher than Houston (90%)
  • Home value to income: 4.1x5% lower than Houston (4.3x)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 31%11 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 26%11 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 32%8 points higher than Houston (24%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMark White ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • APilgrim AcademyMiddle, Houston ISD1.4 mi
  • BWisdom High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Sharpstown

Median rent in Sharpstown is $1,200 a month, 12% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $240,000, 14% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,578 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent12% lower than Houston$1,200$1,361$1,403
Median home value14% lower than Houston$240,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Houston4.1x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Houston56%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points lower than Houston31%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Houston8.5%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston197719821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,578
Mortgage payment
$1,314
Property tax
$264
Median rent, for comparison
$1,200

Based on a $240,000 home in Sharpstown, 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 income9% lower than Houston$59,200$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Houston7.9%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Houston24%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Houston26%37%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Houston27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Houston10%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Houston7.1%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Houston92%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Sharpstown

Under 1821%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6441%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White11%
Hispanic or Latino62%
Black13%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race3.1%

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. B-Central LongviewLongview
  2. D+South Deer ParkDeer Park
  3. D+Ivory Palm EstatesMcAllen

Questions about Sharpstown

Is Sharpstown a good place to live?

Sharpstown is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 29,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 174th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Sharpstown?

Renters in Sharpstown pay a median of $1,200 a month, 12% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $240,000, 14% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Sharpstown?

The closest rated public schools are Mark White Elementary (elementary, rated B), Pilgrim Academy (middle, rated A) and Wisdom High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 22 Census block groups closest to the Sharpstown 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.