Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Williamsburg Colony, Houston
97th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Williamsburg Colony is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 97th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.
- Well connected
- Lots of parks
- Getting around scores low (1 of 100)
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.2 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.2 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 2.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,410
- Median rent
- $2,220
- Median home value
- $255,000
- Household income
- $119,200
- Average commute
- 43 min
- Homes owned
- 67%
What it's like to live in Williamsburg Colony
Williamsburg Colony is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,400 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 20% of households with children.
Our grade for Williamsburg Colony is A-. That puts it 97th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Williamsburg Colony
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $119,200, 84% higher than the Houston median.
- 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 0.5 miles away.
Cons of living in Williamsburg Colony
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,220, 63% higher than the Houston median.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 43 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
Williamsburg Colony report card
Each grade compares Williamsburg Colony 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 $2,220, homes cost 2.1x income.
74 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A-
Median household income $119,200, 0% unemployed.
88 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.
35 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
77 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade F
Average commute 43 min, 17% work from home.
1 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B
27% have a bachelor’s degree.
64 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C+
17% of adults uninsured.
48 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B+
67% of homes owner-occupied.
72 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
Williamsburg Colony compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%54 points lower than Houston (54%)
- Median household income: $119,20084% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 67%25 points higher than Houston (42%)
Worse than Houston
- Median rent: $2,22063% higher than Houston ($1,361)
- Average commute: 43 min57% higher than Houston (27 min)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 27%9 points lower than Houston (37%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DLeonard ElementaryElementary, Katy ISD0.7 mi
- CMorton Ranch Junior HighMiddle, Katy ISD1.6 mi
- BMorton Ranch High SchoolHigh, Katy ISD1.6 mi
Cost of living in Williamsburg Colony
Median rent in Williamsburg Colony is $2,220 a month, 63% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $89,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $255,000, 8% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,761 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent63% higher than Houston | $2,220 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value8% lower than Houston | $255,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income50% lower than Houston | 2.1x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent54 points lower than Houston | 0% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than Houston | 67% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes11 points lower than Houston | 0% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1995 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,396
- Property tax
- $365
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,220
Based on a $255,000 home in Williamsburg Colony, 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
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income84% higher than Houston | $119,200 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate7 points lower than Houston | 0% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line13 points lower than Houston | 6.7% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Houston | 27% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute57% higher than Houston | 43 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home4 points higher than Houston | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston | 0% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Houston | 100% | 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 wavesVery high
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Williamsburg Colony
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Houston
- 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
- 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
- 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
- 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
- 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
- 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
- 7A+Kings Point
- 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- B+Golfers VillageAtascocita
- A-SilverbrookSan Antonio
- A-West Grand PrairieGrand Prairie
Questions about Williamsburg Colony
Is Williamsburg Colony a good place to live?
Williamsburg Colony is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 97th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Williamsburg Colony?
Renters in Williamsburg Colony pay a median of $2,220 a month, 63% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $255,000, 8% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Williamsburg Colony?
The closest rated public schools are Leonard Elementary (elementary, rated D), Morton Ranch Junior High (middle, rated C) and Morton Ranch 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 Williamsburg Colony 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.