Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Walnut Bend, Houston

D

230th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Walnut Bend is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 11,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 230th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (17 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
10,970
Median rent
$1,440
Median home value
$495,000
Household income
$83,400
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
35%
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What it's like to live in Walnut Bend

Walnut Bend is a neighborhood in Houston with about 11,000 residents, homes built around 1984, a mix of owners and renters and 23% of households with children.

Our grade for Walnut Bend is D. That puts it 230th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Walnut Bend

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Walnut Bend

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Walnut Bend report card

Each grade compares Walnut Bend 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 $1,440, homes cost 5.9x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $83,400, 6.9% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    17 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.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 29 min, 23% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    49% have a bachelor’s degree.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    17% of adults uninsured.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    35% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

Walnut Bend compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 49%12 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $83,40029% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 17%7 points lower than Houston (24%)

Worse than Houston

  • Home value to income: 5.9x38% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 35%7 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Vacant homes: 17%6 points higher than Houston (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWalnut Bend ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • BRevere MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.5 mi
  • DTexas Connections Academy at HoustonHigh, Houston ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Walnut Bend

Median rent in Walnut Bend is $1,440 a month, 6% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $495,000, 78% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,253 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent6% higher than Houston$1,440$1,361$1,403
Median home value78% higher than Houston$495,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income38% higher than Houston5.9x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Houston47%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Houston35%42%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Houston17%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198419821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,253
Mortgage payment
$2,709
Property tax
$544
Median rent, for comparison
$1,440

Based on a $495,000 home in Walnut Bend, 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 income29% higher than Houston$83,400$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Houston6.9%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Houston14%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than Houston49%37%34%
Average commute8% higher than Houston29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points higher than Houston23%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston6.4%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Houston90%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
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Walnut Bend

Under 1823%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6434%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White37%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black16%
Asian7.4%
Other or more than one race3.9%

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. C-South Texas Medical CenterSan Antonio
  2. DNorth ArlingtonArlington
  3. DSouthwest Fort WorthFort Worth

Questions about Walnut Bend

Is Walnut Bend a good place to live?

Walnut Bend is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 11,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 230th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Walnut Bend?

Renters in Walnut Bend pay a median of $1,440 a month, 6% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $495,000, 78% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 5.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Walnut Bend?

The closest rated public schools are Walnut Bend Elementary (elementary, rated B), Revere Middle (middle, rated B) and Texas Connections Academy at Houston (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 10 Census block groups closest to the Walnut Bend 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.