Neighborhood in Humble, Harris County

Living in Northwest Humble, Humble

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1st of 3areas in Humble
Overall score 91 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Humble overall: F

Northwest Humble covers part of Humble, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Humble. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library2.8 mi

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

Population
920
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$323,000
Household income
$110,200
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Humble

Northwest Humble is an area in Humble with about 900 residents, homes built around 1988, mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 15% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 3 areas in Humble, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Humble

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $110,200, 93% higher than the Humble median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Northwest Humble

  • Higher unemployment. 8.4% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.9% across Humble.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Humble report card

Each grade compares Northwest Humble with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Homes cost 2.9x income.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $110,200, 8.4% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 847 violent crimes per 100k, 8,910 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 32 min, 18% work from home.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    19% of adults uninsured.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Humble compared with Humble

Better than Humble

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%61 points higher than Humble (39%)
  • Median household income: $110,20093% higher than Humble ($57,011)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%30 points higher than Humble (17%)

Worse than Humble

  • Unemployment rate: 8.4%3 points higher than Humble (4.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CHumble ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD0.5 mi
  • CJones MiddleMiddle, Aldine ISD0.7 mi
  • BWest Fork High SchoolHigh, New Caney ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Humble

The median home is worth $323,000, 49% higher than the Humble median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,060 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHumbleTexas
Median home value49% higher than Humble$323,000$216,400$283,800
Home value to income23% lower than Humble2.9x3.8x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them61 points higher than Humble100%39%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Humble0%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Humble198819821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,060
Mortgage payment
$1,768
Property tax
$292

Based on a $323,000 home in Northwest Humble, 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

MeasureHereHumbleTexas
Median household income93% higher than Humble$110,200$57,011$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Humble8.4%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points lower than Humble0%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher30 points higher than Humble48%17%34%
Average commute3% lower than Humble32 min33 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Humble18%6.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit10 points higher than Humble13%3.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Humble97%91%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northwest Humble

Under 1810%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6443%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White26%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Black6.2%
Asian7.8%
Other or more than one race15%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Humble

  1. 2DCentral HumbleMedian rent $1,310
  2. 3D-TimberwoodMedian rent $1,430

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-North ConverseConverse
  2. B+Devonian HeightsAndrews
  3. A-Bellevue PlaceCleburne

Questions about Northwest Humble

Is Northwest Humble a good place to live?

Northwest Humble covers part of Humble, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Humble. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Humble?

The median home is worth $323,000, 49% higher than the Humble median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Humble.

What schools serve Northwest Humble?

The closest rated public schools are Humble Elementary (elementary, rated C), Jones Middle (middle, rated C) and West Fork High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Humble that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.