Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Woodgate, Houston

C-

194th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 36 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Woodgate is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 194th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (10 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library2.9 mi

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

Population
2,380
Median rent
$1,200
Median home value
$168,000
Household income
$94,300
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Woodgate

Woodgate is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,400 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 62% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 194th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Woodgate

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,200, 12% lower than the Houston median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $94,300, 45% higher than the Houston median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Woodgate

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 35 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Woodgate report card

Each grade compares Woodgate 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 $1,200, homes cost 1.8x income.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $94,300, 2.9% unemployed.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.

    10 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 35 min, 14% work from home.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    27% of adults uninsured.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

Woodgate compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%47 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 1.8x59% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • People below the poverty line: 0%20 points lower than Houston (20%)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%46 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%22 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Average commute: 35 min30% higher than Houston (27 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CSpence ElementaryElementary, Aldine ISD0.6 mi
  • DPlummer MiddleMiddle, Aldine ISD0.8 mi
  • DDavis H S AldineHigh, Aldine ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Woodgate

Median rent in Woodgate is $1,200 a month, 12% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $168,000, 40% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,191 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent12% lower than Houston$1,200$1,361$1,403
Median home value40% lower than Houston$168,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income59% lower than Houston1.8x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points higher than Houston100%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them47 points higher than Houston89%42%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than Houston1.4%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198919821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,191
Mortgage payment
$920
Property tax
$272
Median rent, for comparison
$1,200

Based on a $168,000 home in Woodgate, 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 income45% higher than Houston$94,300$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Houston2.9%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line20 points lower than Houston0%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Houston14%37%34%
Average commute30% higher than Houston35 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Houston14%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Houston1.4%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Houston94%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Woodgate

Under 1824%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6443%
65 and over5.2%
Race and ethnicity
White1.5%
Hispanic or Latino74%
Black13%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race0%

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. B-LyndaleOdessa
  2. B-BlackStone CreekAtascocita
  3. C-East SpringSpring

Questions about Woodgate

Is Woodgate a good place to live?

Woodgate is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 194th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Woodgate?

Median rent in Woodgate is $1,200 a month, 12% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $168,000, 40% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Woodgate?

The closest rated public schools are Spence Elementary (elementary, rated C), Plummer Middle (middle, rated D) and Davis H S Aldine (high, rated D). 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 Woodgate 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.