Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Stonehenge, Houston

B

134th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 67 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Stonehenge is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 6,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 134th 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 (3 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
6,230
Median rent
$1,550
Median home value
$325,000
Household income
$80,500
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
16%
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What it's like to live in Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a neighborhood in Houston with about 6,200 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly rented (84% of homes) and 19% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 134th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Stonehenge

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Stonehenge

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Stonehenge report card

Each grade compares Stonehenge 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 $1,550, homes cost 4.0x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $80,500, 3.9% unemployed.

    42 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 32 min, 24% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    62% have a bachelor’s degree.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    16% of homes owner-occupied.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

Stonehenge compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 62%25 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%11 points lower than Houston (24%)
  • Median household income: $80,50024% higher than Houston ($64,813)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 16%26 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Vacant homes: 20%9 points higher than Houston (11%)
  • Average commute: 32 min17% higher than Houston (27 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRay Daily ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • BWest Briar MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1 mi
  • BWestside High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Stonehenge

Median rent in Stonehenge is $1,550 a month, 14% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $325,000, 17% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,200 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent14% higher than Houston$1,550$1,361$1,403
Median home value17% higher than Houston$325,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Houston4.0x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than Houston45%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than Houston16%42%63%
Vacant homes9 points higher than Houston20%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston199519821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,200
Mortgage payment
$1,779
Property tax
$421
Median rent, for comparison
$1,550

Based on a $325,000 home in Stonehenge, 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 income24% higher than Houston$80,500$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston3.9%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Houston12%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points higher than Houston62%37%34%
Average commute17% higher than Houston32 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Houston24%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Houston1.8%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 floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Stonehenge

Under 1818%
18 to 3443%
35 to 6431%
65 and over8.6%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Black24%
Asian13%
Other or more than one race7.8%

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-Downtown Historic DistrictNew Braunfels
  2. A-Northeast LongviewLongview
  3. B+Las Villas Del RioMission

Questions about Stonehenge

Is Stonehenge a good place to live?

Stonehenge is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 6,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 134th 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 Stonehenge?

Median rent in Stonehenge is $1,550 a month, 14% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $325,000, 17% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Stonehenge?

The closest rated public schools are Ray Daily Elementary (elementary, rated B), West Briar Middle (middle, rated B) and Westside High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 6 Census block groups closest to the Stonehenge 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.