Neighborhood in Jersey Village, Harris County

Living in Steeple Chase Terrace, Jersey Village

D

4th of 4areas in Jersey Village
Overall score 24 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Jersey Village overall: B+

Steeple Chase Terrace is a neighborhood in Jersey Village, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Jersey Village. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (13 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
930
Median rent
$1,100
Median home value
$374,000
Household income
$26,500
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
10%
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What it's like to live in Steeple Chase Terrace

Steeple Chase Terrace is a neighborhood in Jersey Village with about 900 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly rented (90% of homes) and 13% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 4 areas in Jersey Village, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Steeple Chase Terrace

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,100, 25% lower than the Jersey Village median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Steeple Chase Terrace

  • Higher poverty. 25% of residents live below the poverty line, against 6.1% across Jersey Village.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Steeple Chase Terrace report card

Each grade compares Steeple Chase Terrace 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 $1,100, homes cost 14.1x income.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $26,500, 0% unemployed.

    27 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, 219 violent crimes per 100k, 1,986 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.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 20 min, 16% work from home.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    10% of homes owner-occupied.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

Steeple Chase Terrace compared with Jersey Village

Better than Jersey Village

  • Average commute: 20 min27% lower than Jersey Village (28 min)
  • Median rent: $1,10025% lower than Jersey Village ($1,458)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%4 points lower than Jersey Village (4.0%)

Worse than Jersey Village

  • Home value to income: 14.1x224% higher than Jersey Village (4.3x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 92%42 points higher than Jersey Village (50%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 10%35 points lower than Jersey Village (45%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CEmmott ElementaryElementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD0.8 mi
  • BCook MiddleMiddle, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD1.8 mi
  • BCypress Ridge High SchoolHigh, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Steeple Chase Terrace

Median rent in Steeple Chase Terrace is $1,100 a month, 25% lower than the Jersey Village median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $374,000, 8% higher than the Jersey Village median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,429 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereJersey VillageTexas
Median rent25% lower than Jersey Village$1,100$1,458$1,403
Median home value8% higher than Jersey Village$374,000$346,900$283,800
Home value to income224% higher than Jersey Village14.1x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent42 points higher than Jersey Village92%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them35 points lower than Jersey Village10%45%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Jersey Village14%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Jersey Village199219911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,429
Mortgage payment
$2,047
Property tax
$382
Median rent, for comparison
$1,100

Based on a $374,000 home in Steeple Chase Terrace, 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

MeasureHereJersey VillageTexas
Median household income67% lower than Jersey Village$26,500$79,750$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Jersey Village0%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points higher than Jersey Village25%6.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher31 points lower than Jersey Village21%52%34%
Average commute27% lower than Jersey Village20 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Jersey Village16%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Jersey Village0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet14 points lower than Jersey Village83%98%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Steeple Chase Terrace

Under 1811%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6422%
65 and over40%
Race and ethnicity
White39%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black26%
Asian3.8%
Other or more than one race14%

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

Other neighborhoods in Jersey Village

  1. 1AWindfern ForestMedian rent $2,280
  2. 2A-Wyndham LakeMedian rent $1,420
  3. 3B-The Park at Jersey VillageMedian rent $1,680

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DMontgomery RidgePlano
  2. C-Ashford HillsHouston
  3. D+Harris RidgeAustin

Questions about Steeple Chase Terrace

Is Steeple Chase Terrace a good place to live?

Steeple Chase Terrace is a neighborhood in Jersey Village, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Jersey Village. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Steeple Chase Terrace?

Median rent in Steeple Chase Terrace is $1,100 a month, 25% lower than the Jersey Village median. The median home is worth $374,000, 8% higher than the Jersey Village median. A median home costs 14.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Jersey Village.

What schools serve Steeple Chase Terrace?

The closest rated public schools are Emmott Elementary (elementary, rated C), Cook Middle (middle, rated B) and Cypress Ridge High School (high, rated B). 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 Steeple Chase Terrace 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.