Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Winlow Place, Houston

A+

29th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Winlow Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 29th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (7 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
1,440
Median rent
$1,900
Median home value
$809,000
Household income
$142,300
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
41%
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What it's like to live in Winlow Place

Winlow Place is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,400 residents, older homes (median year built 1960), a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 29th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Winlow Place

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $142,300, 120% higher 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Winlow Place

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,900, 40% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Winlow Place report card

Each grade compares Winlow Place 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 $1,900, homes cost 5.7x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $142,300, 4.5% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 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 19 min, 29% work from home.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    90% have a bachelor’s degree.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.3% of adults uninsured.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    41% of homes owner-occupied.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Winlow Place compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 90%53 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $142,300120% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%22 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,90040% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Home value to income: 5.7x33% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Vacant homes: 18%8 points higher than Houston (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BElla J Baker Montessori SchoolElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • ALanier MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.2 mi
  • BLamar High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Winlow Place

Median rent in Winlow Place is $1,900 a month, 40% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $76,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $809,000, 191% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,262 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent40% higher than Houston$1,900$1,361$1,403
Median home value191% higher than Houston$809,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income33% higher than Houston5.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points lower than Houston32%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Houston41%42%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Houston18%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,262
Mortgage payment
$4,428
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,900

Based on a $809,000 home in Winlow Place, 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 income120% higher than Houston$142,300$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston4.5%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points lower than Houston5.8%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher53 points higher than Houston90%37%34%
Average commute31% lower than Houston19 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home16 points higher than Houston29%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit10 points higher than Houston16%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Houston95%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Winlow Place

Under 1820%
18 to 3433%
35 to 6439%
65 and over8.1%
Race and ethnicity
White60%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black9.0%
Asian10.0%
Other or more than one race8.7%

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. AHarwood DistrictDallas
  2. ATown CenterThe Woodlands
  3. AKlyde Warren Park-Arts District PIDDallas

Questions about Winlow Place

Is Winlow Place a good place to live?

Winlow Place is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 29th 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 Winlow Place?

Median rent in Winlow Place is $1,900 a month, 40% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $809,000, 191% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 5.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Winlow Place?

The closest rated public schools are Ella J Baker Montessori School (elementary, rated B), Lanier Middle (middle, rated A) and Lamar High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Winlow Place 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.