Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Whispering Oaks, Houston

C+

160th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Whispering Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 11,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 160th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
11,620
Median rent
$1,520
Median home value
$596,000
Household income
$95,200
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in Whispering Oaks

Whispering Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston with about 11,600 residents, homes built around 1979, a mix of owners and renters and 17% of households with children.

Our grade for Whispering Oaks is C+. That puts it 160th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Whispering Oaks

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $95,200, 47% higher than the Houston median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Whispering Oaks

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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.

Whispering Oaks report card

Each grade compares Whispering Oaks 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 $1,520, homes cost 6.3x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $95,200, 8.2% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    28 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 C-

    Average commute 28 min, 19% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    63% have a bachelor’s degree.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    12% of adults uninsured.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

Whispering Oaks compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 63%26 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $95,20047% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 38%16 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Home value to income: 6.3x46% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.0%5 points lower than Houston (5.7%)
  • Median rent: $1,52012% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

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

  • CEmerson ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD1.2 mi
  • BRevere MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.7 mi
  • DTexas Connections Academy at HoustonHigh, Houston ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Whispering Oaks

Median rent in Whispering Oaks is $1,520 a month, 12% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $61,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $596,000, 115% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,760 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent12% higher than Houston$1,520$1,361$1,403
Median home value115% higher than Houston$596,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income46% higher than Houston6.3x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points lower than Houston38%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points higher than Houston43%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Houston7.7%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston197919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,760
Mortgage payment
$3,262
Property tax
$497
Median rent, for comparison
$1,520

Based on a $596,000 home in Whispering Oaks, 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 income47% higher than Houston$95,200$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Houston8.2%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Houston7.7%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points higher than Houston63%37%34%
Average commute4% higher than Houston28 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Houston19%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Houston1.0%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 floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Whispering Oaks

Under 1814%
18 to 3434%
35 to 6433%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black21%
Asian8.4%
Other or more than one race6.7%

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+Walker RanchSan Antonio
  2. C-North AustinAustin
  3. CNortheast LewisvilleLewisville

Questions about Whispering Oaks

Is Whispering Oaks a good place to live?

Whispering Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 11,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 160th 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 Whispering Oaks?

Renters in Whispering Oaks pay a median of $1,520 a month, 12% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $596,000, 115% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 6.3x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Whispering Oaks?

The closest rated public schools are Emerson Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 8 Census block groups closest to the Whispering Oaks 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.