Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Willow Meadows, Houston
86th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 84 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Willow Meadows is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 12,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 86th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on health.
- Lots of parks
- River flooding risk is very high
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.4 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.8 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 12,740
- Median rent
- $1,750
- Median home value
- $511,000
- Household income
- $135,200
- Average commute
- 27 min
- Homes owned
- 66%
What it's like to live in Willow Meadows
Willow Meadows is a neighborhood in Houston with about 12,700 residents, homes built around 1974, mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 38% of households with children.
Our grade for Willow Meadows is A-. That puts it 86th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Willow Meadows
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $135,200, 109% higher than the Houston median.
- 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 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Willow Meadows
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,750, 29% higher than the Houston median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.
Willow Meadows report card
Each grade compares Willow Meadows 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 $1,750, homes cost 3.8x income.
42 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $135,200, 5.4% unemployed.
70 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.
64 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.
63 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 27 min, 19% work from home.
64 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
62% have a bachelor’s degree.
74 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A-
9.4% of adults uninsured.
81 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C
66% of homes owner-occupied.
41 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C
92% of homes have broadband.
46 of 100 vs TX areas
Willow Meadows compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Median household income: $135,200109% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 62%25 points higher than Houston (37%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 66%24 points higher than Houston (42%)
Worse than Houston
- Median rent: $1,75029% higher than Houston ($1,361)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CRed ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.9 mi
- BMeyerland MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.6 mi
- BWestbury High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.2 mi
Cost of living in Willow Meadows
Median rent in Willow Meadows is $1,750 a month, 29% 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 $511,000, 84% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,424 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent29% higher than Houston | $1,750 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value84% higher than Houston | $511,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income12% lower than Houston | 3.8x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Houston | 43% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Houston | 66% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes3 points lower than Houston | 7.3% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1974 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,797
- Property tax
- $627
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,750
Based on a $511,000 home in Willow Meadows, 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 income109% higher than Houston | $135,200 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston | 5.4% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line15 points lower than Houston | 5.0% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points higher than Houston | 62% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as Houston | 27 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home6 points higher than Houston | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston | 5.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Houston | 92% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery high
- Coastal floodingVery low
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesHigh
- HailLow
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsVery low
- Strong windVery low
Who lives in Willow Meadows
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.
- ANorth RichardsonRichardson
- BDuval SpringsAustin
- B+IrontonLubbock
Questions about Willow Meadows
Is Willow Meadows a good place to live?
Willow Meadows is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 12,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 86th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on health.
How much does it cost to live in Willow Meadows?
Renters in Willow Meadows pay a median of $1,750 a month, 29% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $511,000, 84% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Willow Meadows?
The closest rated public schools are Red Elementary (elementary, rated C), Meyerland Middle (middle, rated B) and Westbury High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 9 Census block groups closest to the Willow Meadows 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.