Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Tanglewood, Houston

A-

93rd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Tanglewood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 16,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 93rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (15 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
16,500
Median rent
$2,060
Median home value
$961,000
Household income
$128,000
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Tanglewood

Tanglewood is a neighborhood in Houston with about 16,500 residents, homes built around 1986, a mix of owners and renters and 16% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 93rd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Tanglewood

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $128,000, 97% higher than the Houston median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Tanglewood

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,060, 51% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Tanglewood report card

Each grade compares Tanglewood 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 $2,060, homes cost 7.5x income.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $128,000, 4.8% unemployed.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    68 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 21 min, 16% work from home.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    74% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.1% of adults uninsured.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Tanglewood compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $128,00097% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 74%38 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 59%17 points higher than Houston (42%)

Worse than Houston

  • Home value to income: 7.5x75% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Median rent: $2,06051% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Vacant homes: 13%3 points higher than Houston (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BT H Rogers SchoolElementary, Houston ISD0.9 mi
  • CTanglewood MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.7 mi
  • BT H Rogers SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Tanglewood

Median rent in Tanglewood is $2,060 a month, 51% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $82,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $961,000, 246% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,956 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent51% higher than Houston$2,060$1,361$1,403
Median home value246% higher than Houston$961,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income75% higher than Houston7.5x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Houston48%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Houston59%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Houston13%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198619821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,956
Mortgage payment
$5,260
Property tax
$695
Median rent, for comparison
$2,060

Based on a $961,000 home in Tanglewood, 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 income97% higher than Houston$128,000$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston4.8%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points lower than Houston6.3%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher38 points higher than Houston74%37%34%
Average commute22% lower than Houston21 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Houston16%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Houston4.3%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Tanglewood

Under 1815%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6434%
65 and over34%
Race and ethnicity
White71%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black3.0%
Asian8.8%
Other or more than one race2.8%

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. AWest PlanoPlano
  2. B+Hardrock CanyonAustin
  3. AOakmont HeightsAustin

Questions about Tanglewood

Is Tanglewood a good place to live?

Tanglewood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 16,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 93rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Tanglewood?

Median rent in Tanglewood is $2,060 a month, 51% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $961,000, 246% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 7.5x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Tanglewood?

The closest rated public schools are T H Rogers School (elementary, rated B), Tanglewood Middle (middle, rated C) and T H Rogers School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 13 Census block groups closest to the Tanglewood 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.