Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Washington Terrace, Houston

B+

120th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Washington Terrace is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 8,600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 120th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (12 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
8,570
Median rent
$970
Median home value
$411,000
Household income
$89,300
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
41%
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What it's like to live in Washington Terrace

Washington Terrace is a neighborhood in Houston with about 8,600 residents, homes built around 1970, a mix of owners and renters and 21% of households with children.

Our grade for Washington Terrace is B+. That puts it 120th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Washington Terrace

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $970, 29% lower 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 Washington Terrace

  • Higher poverty. 29% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Washington Terrace report card

Each grade compares Washington Terrace 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 $970, homes cost 4.6x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $89,300, 9.2% unemployed.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 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 24 min, 16% work from home.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    47% have a bachelor’s degree.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    15% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    41% of homes owner-occupied.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

Washington Terrace compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $89,30038% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Median rent: $97029% lower than Houston ($1,361)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 47%10 points higher than Houston (37%)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes with broadband internet: 80%10 points lower than Houston (90%)
  • People below the poverty line: 29%10 points higher than Houston (20%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 60%6 points higher than Houston (54%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBlackshear ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • ABaylor College of Medicine Academy at RyanMiddle, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • AHouston Academy for International StudiesHigh, Houston ISD0.4 mi

Cost of living in Washington Terrace

Median rent in Washington Terrace is $970 a month, 29% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $39,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $411,000, 48% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,743 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent29% lower than Houston$970$1,361$1,403
Median home value48% higher than Houston$411,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income7% higher than Houston4.6x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Houston60%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Houston41%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Houston13%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston197019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,743
Mortgage payment
$2,250
Property tax
$493
Median rent, for comparison
$970

Based on a $411,000 home in Washington Terrace, 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 income38% higher than Houston$89,300$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Houston9.2%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Houston29%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Houston47%37%34%
Average commute12% lower than Houston24 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Houston16%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points higher than Houston13%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Houston80%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Washington Terrace

Under 1820%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6440%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black56%
Asian7.9%
Other or more than one race2.2%

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. B-Pico NorteEl Paso
  2. A-Vista HillsEl Paso
  3. AThe PresidioEdinburg

Questions about Washington Terrace

Is Washington Terrace a good place to live?

Washington Terrace is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 8,600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 120th 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 Washington Terrace?

Renters in Washington Terrace pay a median of $970 a month, 29% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $411,000, 48% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Washington Terrace?

The closest rated public schools are Blackshear Elementary (elementary, rated B), Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan (middle, rated A) and Houston Academy for International Studies (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 8 Census block groups closest to the Washington Terrace 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.