Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Woodshire, Houston

B+

105th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 78 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Woodshire is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 6,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 105th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
6,200
Median rent
$1,500
Median home value
$542,000
Household income
$93,600
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
23%
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What it's like to live in Woodshire

Woodshire is a neighborhood in Houston with about 6,200 residents, homes built around 1984, mostly rented (77% of homes) and 25% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 105th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Woodshire

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $93,600, 44% higher than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Woodshire

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Woodshire report card

Each grade compares Woodshire 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 $1,500, homes cost 5.8x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $93,600, 5.6% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    80 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.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 25 min, 18% work from home.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    23% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

Woodshire compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 31%23 points lower than Houston (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 58%22 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $93,60044% higher than Houston ($64,813)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 23%19 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 5.8x35% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Median rent: $1,50010% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

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

  • CShearn ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.7 mi
  • BPershing MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.3 mi
  • ABellaire High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Woodshire

Median rent in Woodshire is $1,500 a month, 10% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $542,000, 95% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,581 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent10% higher than Houston$1,500$1,361$1,403
Median home value95% higher than Houston$542,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income35% higher than Houston5.8x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points lower than Houston31%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points lower than Houston23%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Houston7.4%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198419821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,581
Mortgage payment
$2,967
Property tax
$614
Median rent, for comparison
$1,500

Based on a $542,000 home in Woodshire, 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 income44% higher than Houston$93,600$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Houston5.6%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Houston21%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points higher than Houston58%37%34%
Average commute7% lower than Houston25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Houston18%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Houston7.0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Houston91%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Woodshire

Under 1821%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6430%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White33%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Black10%
Asian13%
Other or more than one race10%

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. A-Addison CircleDallas
  2. B+Gardens of Hollywood ParkSan Antonio
  3. A-Oak ParkSan Antonio

Questions about Woodshire

Is Woodshire a good place to live?

Woodshire is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 6,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 105th 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 Woodshire?

Median rent in Woodshire is $1,500 a month, 10% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $542,000, 95% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 5.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Woodshire?

The closest rated public schools are Shearn Elementary (elementary, rated C), Pershing Middle (middle, rated B) and Bellaire High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Woodshire 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.