Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park, Houston

A+

1st of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 100 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
2,870
Median rent
$3,230
Median home value
$473,000
Household income
$223,400
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 14% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $223,400, 245% 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,230, 137% 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.

Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park report card

Each grade compares Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $3,230, homes cost 2.1x income.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $223,400, 5.4% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    90 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 B+

    Average commute 25 min, 27% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    88% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.8% of adults uninsured.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $223,400245% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 88%51 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 11%43 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $3,230137% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMemorial ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.9 mi
  • AHogg MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.9 mi
  • AHeights High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Median rent in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park is $3,230 a month, 137% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $129,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $473,000, 70% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,322 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent137% higher than Houston$3,230$1,361$1,403
Median home value70% higher than Houston$473,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income51% lower than Houston2.1x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent43 points lower than Houston11%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them39 points higher than Houston81%42%63%
Vacant homes11 points lower than Houston0%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston200919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,322
Mortgage payment
$2,589
Property tax
$733
Median rent, for comparison
$3,230

Based on a $473,000 home in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park, 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 income245% higher than Houston$223,400$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston5.4%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Houston3.8%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher51 points higher than Houston88%37%34%
Average commute8% lower than Houston25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points higher than Houston27%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston4.7%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Houston100%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Under 1813%
18 to 3445%
35 to 6435%
65 and over6.9%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black4.8%
Asian26%
Other or more than one race5.6%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Houston

  1. 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
  2. 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
  3. 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
  4. 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
  5. 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
  6. 7A+Kings Point
  7. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020
  8. 9A+SouthamptonMedian rent $2,720

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Robin's PlacePlano
  2. A+The Park At Montgomery FarmAllen
  3. A+Central Cinco RanchCinco Ranch

Questions about Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Is Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park a good place to live?

Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park?

Median rent in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park is $3,230 a month, 137% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $473,000, 70% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park?

The closest rated public schools are Memorial Elementary (elementary, rated A), Hogg Middle (middle, rated A) and Heights High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park 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.