Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Songwood, Houston

D+

207th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 31 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Songwood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 207th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (14 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.3 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
1,590
Median rent
$2,570
Median home value
$187,000
Household income
$72,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in Songwood

Songwood is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,600 residents, older homes (median year built 1963), mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 35% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 207th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Songwood

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Songwood

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,570, 89% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Songwood report card

Each grade compares Songwood 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 $2,570, homes cost 2.6x income.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $72,200, 3.3% unemployed.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    44 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 27 min, 2.7% work from home.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    16% have a bachelor’s degree.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    31% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

Songwood compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 93%51 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 2.6x40% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • People below the poverty line: 14%6 points lower than Houston (20%)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 92%38 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Median rent: $2,57089% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16%20 points lower than Houston (37%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CWhittier ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.8 mi
  • BHolland MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD2.3 mi
  • BFurr High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Songwood

Median rent in Songwood is $2,570 a month, 89% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $103,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $187,000, 33% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,169 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent89% higher than Houston$2,570$1,361$1,403
Median home value33% lower than Houston$187,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income40% lower than Houston2.6x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent38 points higher than Houston92%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them51 points higher than Houston93%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Houston12%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196319821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,169
Mortgage payment
$1,024
Property tax
$146
Median rent, for comparison
$2,570

Based on a $187,000 home in Songwood, 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 income11% higher than Houston$72,200$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Houston3.3%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Houston14%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Houston16%37%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Houston27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Houston2.7%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston5.9%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Houston95%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Songwood

Under 1821%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6451%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White7.9%
Hispanic or Latino86%
Black5.7%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.7%

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. D+Wydewood EstatesMidland
  2. C+Central AzleAzle
  3. D+GretchenMonahans

Questions about Songwood

Is Songwood a good place to live?

Songwood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 207th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Songwood?

Median rent in Songwood is $2,570 a month, 89% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $187,000, 33% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Songwood?

The closest rated public schools are Whittier Elementary (elementary, rated C), Holland Middle (middle, rated B) and Furr 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 Songwood 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.