Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Spring Branch East, Houston
192nd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 37 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Spring Branch East is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 20,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 192nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
- Lots of parks
- Home ownership scores low (18 of 100)
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.4 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 20,880
- Median rent
- $1,330
- Median home value
- $487,000
- Household income
- $72,900
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 42%
What it's like to live in Spring Branch East
Spring Branch East is a neighborhood in Houston with about 20,900 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 35% of households with children.
It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 192nd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Spring Branch East
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in Spring Branch East
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Spring Branch East report card
Each grade compares Spring Branch East 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 $1,330, homes cost 6.7x income.
31 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $72,900, 4.5% unemployed.
26 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C
Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.
45 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade A-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
83 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 25 min, 14% work from home.
74 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D+
34% have a bachelor’s degree.
30 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
28% of adults uninsured.
24 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
42% of homes owner-occupied.
18 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C-
89% of homes have broadband.
36 of 100 vs TX areas
Spring Branch East compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Median household income: $72,90012% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 50%4 points lower than Houston (54%)
- Average commute: 25 min7% lower than Houston (27 min)
Worse than Houston
- Home value to income: 6.7x56% higher than Houston (4.3x)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 28%4 points higher than Houston (24%)
- People below the poverty line: 22%2 points higher than Houston (20%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DHousman ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD0.8 mi
- CLandrum MiddleMiddle, Spring Branch ISD1.6 mi
- BScarborough High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.3 mi
Cost of living in Spring Branch East
Median rent in Spring Branch East is $1,330 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $487,000, 75% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,268 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Houston | $1,330 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value75% higher than Houston | $487,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income56% higher than Houston | 6.7x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Houston | 50% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Houston | 42% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston | 9.9% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1980 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,666
- Property tax
- $602
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,330
Based on a $487,000 home in Spring Branch East, 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
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income12% higher than Houston | $72,900 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston | 4.5% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line2 points higher than Houston | 22% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Houston | 34% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute7% lower than Houston | 25 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Houston | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston | 5.5% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Houston | 89% | 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 Spring Branch East
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Houston
- 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
- 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
- 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
- 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
- 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
- 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
- 7A+Kings Point
- 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- COld Round RockRound Rock
- D+Southwest RichardsonRichardson
- C+Old East DallasDallas
Questions about Spring Branch East
Is Spring Branch East a good place to live?
Spring Branch East is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 20,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 192nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Spring Branch East?
Median rent in Spring Branch East is $1,330 a month, about the same as the Houston median. The median home is worth $487,000, 75% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 6.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Spring Branch East?
The closest rated public schools are Housman Elementary (elementary, rated D), Landrum Middle (middle, rated C) and Scarborough High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 14 Census block groups closest to the Spring Branch East 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.