Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Tealwood, Houston

A-

98th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Tealwood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 98th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on health and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (13 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
1,660
Median rent
$1,760
Median home value
$380,000
Household income
$95,300
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Tealwood

Tealwood is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1976, mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Tealwood is A-. That puts it 98th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Tealwood

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $95,300, 47% higher than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Tealwood

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,760, 29% 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.

Tealwood report card

Each grade compares Tealwood 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 $1,760, homes cost 4.0x income.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $95,300, 0% unemployed.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 15% work from home.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    65% have a bachelor’s degree.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.3% of adults uninsured.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

Tealwood compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%53 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 65%28 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $95,30047% higher than Houston ($64,813)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%46 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Median rent: $1,76029% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%6 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AFrostwood ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD0.4 mi
  • BRevere MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.1 mi
  • AMemorial High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Tealwood

Median rent in Tealwood is $1,760 a month, 29% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $380,000, 37% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,689 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent29% higher than Houston$1,760$1,361$1,403
Median home value37% higher than Houston$380,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income7% lower than Houston4.0x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points higher than Houston100%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them53 points higher than Houston95%42%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Houston2.4%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston197619821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,689
Mortgage payment
$2,080
Property tax
$609
Median rent, for comparison
$1,760

Based on a $380,000 home in Tealwood, 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 income47% higher than Houston$95,300$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Houston0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Houston10%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points higher than Houston65%37%34%
Average commute3% higher than Houston28 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Houston15%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Houston97%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Tealwood

Under 1828%
18 to 345.8%
35 to 6449%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White43%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Black0%
Asian44%
Other or more than one race7.0%

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. A-Andover GreenCinco Ranch
  2. AWalnut LandingMansfield
  3. B+Lake Sharon Estates Phase 3Corinth

Questions about Tealwood

Is Tealwood a good place to live?

Tealwood is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 98th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on health and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Tealwood?

Renters in Tealwood pay a median of $1,760 a month, 29% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $380,000, 37% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Tealwood?

The closest rated public schools are Frostwood Elementary (elementary, rated A), Revere Middle (middle, rated B) and Memorial High School (high, rated A). 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 Tealwood 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.