Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Williamsburg Settlement, Houston
157th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 52 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Williamsburg Settlement is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 157th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
- Pricey
- Cost of living scores low (18 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (17 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.4 mi |
| Restaurant | under 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.7 mi |
| Library | 3.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,280
- Median rent
- $1,740
- Median home value
- $326,000
- Household income
- $67,300
- Average commute
- 36 min
- Homes owned
- 31%
What it's like to live in Williamsburg Settlement
Williamsburg Settlement is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly rented (69% of homes) and 18% of households with children.
It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 157th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Williamsburg Settlement
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Williamsburg Settlement
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,740, 28% higher than the Houston median.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 36 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Williamsburg Settlement report card
Each grade compares Williamsburg Settlement with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade D
Median rent $1,740, homes cost 4.8x income.
18 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C
Median household income $67,300, 4.4% unemployed.
40 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.
57 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 A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 36 min, 10% work from home.
17 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B
39% have a bachelor’s degree.
68 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
13% of adults uninsured.
66 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
31% of homes owner-occupied.
15 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B+
98% of homes have broadband.
77 of 100 vs TX areas
Williamsburg Settlement compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- People below the poverty line: 8.2%12 points lower than Houston (20%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%11 points lower than Houston (24%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 98%8 points higher than Houston (90%)
Worse than Houston
- Average commute: 36 min31% higher than Houston (27 min)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 66%12 points higher than Houston (54%)
- Median rent: $1,74028% higher than Houston ($1,361)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BDiane Winborn ElementaryElementary, Katy ISD0.5 mi
- BWest Memorial Junior HighMiddle, Katy ISD0.9 mi
- BMorton Ranch High SchoolHigh, Katy ISD1.4 mi
Cost of living in Williamsburg Settlement
Median rent in Williamsburg Settlement is $1,740 a month, 28% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $326,000, 17% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,256 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent28% higher than Houston | $1,740 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value17% higher than Houston | $326,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income13% higher than Houston | 4.8x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Houston | 66% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them11 points lower than Houston | 31% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points lower than Houston | 9.6% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 2009 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,784
- Property tax
- $471
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,740
Based on a $326,000 home in Williamsburg Settlement, 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 income4% higher than Houston | $67,300 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston | 4.4% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line12 points lower than Houston | 8.2% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Houston | 39% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute31% higher than Houston | 36 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than Houston | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Houston | 1.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Houston | 98% | 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
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Williamsburg Settlement
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+Alexander ParcPearland
- D+Southeast GranburyGranbury
- C+Northwest Sugar LandSugar Land
Questions about Williamsburg Settlement
Is Williamsburg Settlement a good place to live?
Williamsburg Settlement is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 157th 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 Williamsburg Settlement?
Median rent in Williamsburg Settlement is $1,740 a month, 28% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $326,000, 17% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Williamsburg Settlement?
The closest rated public schools are Diane Winborn Elementary (elementary, rated B), West Memorial Junior High (middle, rated B) 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 Settlement 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.