Neighborhood in Jacinto City, Harris County

Living in Songwood, Jacinto City

D+

3rd of 4areas in Jacinto City
Overall score 30 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Jacinto City overall: C-

Songwood is a neighborhood in Jacinto City, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Jacinto City. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.0 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
2,460
Median rent
$1,020
Median home value
$101,000
Household income
$39,400
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
49%
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What it's like to live in Songwood

Songwood is a neighborhood in Jacinto City with about 2,500 residents, older homes (median year built 1965), a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 4 areas in Jacinto City, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Songwood

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,020, 18% lower than the Jacinto City 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Songwood

  • Higher poverty. 37% of residents live below the poverty line, against 27% across Jacinto City.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Songwood report card

Each grade compares Songwood 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+

    Median rent $1,020, homes cost 2.6x income.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $39,400, 7.5% unemployed.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 117 violent crimes per 100k, 2,639 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.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 30 min, 6.0% work from home.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    40% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    49% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    93% of homes have broadband.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

Songwood compared with Jacinto City

Better than Jacinto City

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%15 points lower than Jacinto City (58%)
  • Home value to income: 2.6x22% lower than Jacinto City (3.3x)
  • Median rent: $1,02018% lower than Jacinto City ($1,242)

Worse than Jacinto City

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 49%17 points lower than Jacinto City (66%)
  • People below the poverty line: 37%10 points higher than Jacinto City (27%)
  • Median household income: $39,40017% lower than Jacinto City ($47,318)

Closest public schools

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

  • CWhittier ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.7 mi
  • BHolland MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.3 mi
  • BFurr High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Songwood

Median rent in Songwood is $1,020 a month, 18% lower than the Jacinto City median. A household would need about $41,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $101,000, 35% lower than the Jacinto City median, which means a monthly payment of about $707 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereJacinto CityTexas
Median rent18% lower than Jacinto City$1,020$1,242$1,403
Median home value35% lower than Jacinto City$101,000$156,200$283,800
Home value to income22% lower than Jacinto City2.6x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Jacinto City43%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points lower than Jacinto City49%66%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Jacinto City7.5%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Jacinto City196519601992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$707
Mortgage payment
$553
Property tax
$154
Median rent, for comparison
$1,020

Based on a $101,000 home in Songwood, 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

MeasureHereJacinto CityTexas
Median household income17% lower than Jacinto City$39,400$47,318$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Jacinto City7.5%8.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Jacinto City37%27%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Jacinto City11%5.9%34%
Average commute7% higher than Jacinto City30 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Jacinto City6.0%4.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Jacinto City2.4%3.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Jacinto City93%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Songwood

Under 1824%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6442%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White3.6%
Hispanic or Latino79%
Black17%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Jacinto City

  1. 1CMangum PlaceMedian rent $1,430
  2. 2C-Jacinto OaksMedian rent $1,460
  3. 4D+Meadowood EstatesMedian rent $1,450

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Southeast Texas CityTexas City
  2. D+Northwest PasadenaPasadena
  3. CChamber EastCleburne

Questions about Songwood

Is Songwood a good place to live?

Songwood is a neighborhood in Jacinto City, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Jacinto City. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Songwood?

Median rent in Songwood is $1,020 a month, 18% lower than the Jacinto City median. The median home is worth $101,000, 35% lower than the Jacinto City median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Jacinto City.

What schools serve Songwood?

The closest rated public schools are Whittier Elementary (elementary, rated C), Holland Middle (middle, rated B) and Furr 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 Songwood 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.