Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Vermont Commons, Houston

A

39th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Vermont Commons is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 7,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (14 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
7,090
Median rent
$2,020
Median home value
$1,011,000
Household income
$127,400
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
52%
Loading map

What it's like to live in Vermont Commons

Vermont Commons is a neighborhood in Houston with about 7,100 residents, homes built around 1989, a mix of owners and renters and 12% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 39th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Vermont Commons

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $127,400, 97% 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Vermont Commons

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,020, 48% 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.

Vermont Commons report card

Each grade compares Vermont Commons 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 $2,020, homes cost 7.9x income.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $127,400, 5.5% unemployed.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    94 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 A

    Average commute 17 min, 22% work from home.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    80% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.4% of adults uninsured.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

Vermont Commons compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 80%44 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $127,40097% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 7.4%17 points lower than Houston (24%)

Worse than Houston

  • Home value to income: 7.9x85% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Median rent: $2,02048% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Vacant homes: 12%1 points higher than Houston (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BElla J Baker Montessori SchoolElementary, Houston ISD0.7 mi
  • BElla J Baker Montessori SchoolMiddle, Houston ISD0.7 mi
  • ACarnegie Vanguard High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Vermont Commons

Median rent in Vermont Commons is $2,020 a month, 48% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $81,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,011,000, 264% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $6,367 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent48% higher than Houston$2,020$1,361$1,403
Median home value264% higher than Houston$1,011,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income85% higher than Houston7.9x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than Houston49%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Houston52%42%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Houston12%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$6,367
Mortgage payment
$5,534
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,020

Based on a $1,011,000 home in Vermont Commons, 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$127,400$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Houston5.5%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Houston4.2%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher44 points higher than Houston80%37%34%
Average commute36% lower than Houston17 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Houston22%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Houston6.8%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 floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Vermont Commons

Under 1810%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6446%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black0.8%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race5.8%

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. A-RosedaleAustin
  2. ATown CenterThe Woodlands
  3. AOakmont HeightsAustin

Questions about Vermont Commons

Is Vermont Commons a good place to live?

Vermont Commons is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 7,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th 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 Vermont Commons?

Median rent in Vermont Commons is $2,020 a month, 48% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $1,011,000, 264% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 7.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Vermont Commons?

The closest rated public schools are Ella J Baker Montessori School (elementary, rated B), Ella J Baker Montessori School (middle, rated B) and Carnegie Vanguard High School (high, rated A). 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 Vermont Commons 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.