Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Vintage Royale, Houston

B+

119th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Vintage Royale is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 119th 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 (14 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery storeunder 0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.1 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
3,520
Median rent
$1,820
Median home value
$321,000
Household income
$76,700
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
11%
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What it's like to live in Vintage Royale

Vintage Royale is a neighborhood in Houston with about 3,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly rented (89% of homes) and 26% of households with children.

Our grade for Vintage Royale is B+. That puts it 119th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Vintage Royale

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about under 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Vintage Royale

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,820, 34% 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.

Vintage Royale report card

Each grade compares Vintage Royale 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 $1,820, homes cost 4.2x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $76,700, 1.4% unemployed.

    72 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 22% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    11% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

Vintage Royale compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 54%18 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • People below the poverty line: 3.4%16 points lower than Houston (20%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%11 points lower than Houston (24%)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 11%31 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Median rent: $1,82034% 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.

  • BKrahn ElementaryElementary, Klein ISD1.1 mi
  • BUlrich IntermediateMiddle, Klein ISD1.5 mi
  • BKlein Cain High SchoolHigh, Klein ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Vintage Royale

Median rent in Vintage Royale is $1,820 a month, 34% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $321,000, 16% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,211 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent34% higher than Houston$1,820$1,361$1,403
Median home value16% higher than Houston$321,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Houston4.2x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Houston53%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points lower than Houston11%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Houston7.6%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston200919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,211
Mortgage payment
$1,757
Property tax
$454
Median rent, for comparison
$1,820

Based on a $321,000 home in Vintage Royale, 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 income18% higher than Houston$76,700$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Houston1.4%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Houston3.4%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points higher than Houston54%37%34%
Average commute5% lower than Houston26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Houston22%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Houston98%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Vintage Royale

Under 1825%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6440%
65 and over5.0%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black11%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race5.3%

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. BCentral PflugervillePflugerville
  2. B+Woodland VillageAustin
  3. A-The Estates of SonterraSan Antonio

Questions about Vintage Royale

Is Vintage Royale a good place to live?

Vintage Royale is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 119th 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 Vintage Royale?

Renters in Vintage Royale pay a median of $1,820 a month, 34% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $321,000, 16% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Vintage Royale?

The closest rated public schools are Krahn Elementary (elementary, rated B), Ulrich Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Klein Cain High School (high, rated B). 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 Vintage Royale 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.