Neighborhood in Jersey Village, Harris County

Living in Windfern Forest, Jersey Village

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1st of 4areas in Jersey Village
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Jersey Village overall: B+

Windfern Forest is a neighborhood in Jersey Village, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Jersey Village. It does best on jobs and income.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
2,000
Median rent
$2,280
Median home value
$343,000
Household income
$103,500
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in Windfern Forest

Windfern Forest is a neighborhood in Jersey Village with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1974, mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Windfern Forest is A. That puts it 1st of 4 areas we grade in Jersey Village, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Windfern Forest

  • 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 Windfern Forest

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,280, 56% higher than the Jersey Village median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Windfern Forest report card

Each grade compares Windfern Forest 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 $2,280, homes cost 3.3x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $103,500, 0% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    68 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 27 min, 14% work from home.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    52% have a bachelor’s degree.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    9.4% of adults uninsured.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Windfern Forest compared with Jersey Village

Better than Jersey Village

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%46 points higher than Jersey Village (45%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 8.9%41 points lower than Jersey Village (50%)
  • Median household income: $103,50030% higher than Jersey Village ($79,750)

Worse than Jersey Village

  • Median rent: $2,28056% higher than Jersey Village ($1,458)

Closest public schools

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

  • BPost ElementaryElementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD0.2 mi
  • BCook MiddleMiddle, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD1.7 mi
  • BJersey Village High SchoolHigh, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD0.1 mi

Cost of living in Windfern Forest

Median rent in Windfern Forest is $2,280 a month, 56% higher than the Jersey Village median. A household would need about $91,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $343,000, about the same as the Jersey Village median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,255 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereJersey VillageTexas
Median rent56% higher than Jersey Village$2,280$1,458$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Jersey Village$343,000$346,900$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than Jersey Village3.3x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent41 points lower than Jersey Village8.9%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them46 points higher than Jersey Village91%45%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than Jersey Village3.5%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Jersey Village197419911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,255
Mortgage payment
$1,877
Property tax
$378
Median rent, for comparison
$2,280

Based on a $343,000 home in Windfern Forest, 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 income30% higher than Jersey Village$103,500$79,750$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Jersey Village0%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Jersey Village3.1%6.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Jersey Village52%52%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Jersey Village27 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Jersey Village14%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Jersey Village2.6%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Jersey Village100%98%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Windfern Forest

Under 1823%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6434%
65 and over31%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black5.5%
Asian5.9%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Jersey Village

  1. 2A-Wyndham LakeMedian rent $1,420
  2. 3B-The Park at Jersey VillageMedian rent $1,680
  3. 4DSteeple Chase TerraceMedian rent $1,100

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ACaruth LakesRockwall
  2. ANortheast CarrolltonCarrollton
  3. ACastlegateCollege Station

Questions about Windfern Forest

Is Windfern Forest a good place to live?

Windfern Forest is a neighborhood in Jersey Village, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Jersey Village. It does best on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Windfern Forest?

Renters in Windfern Forest pay a median of $2,280 a month, 56% higher than the Jersey Village median. The median home is worth $343,000, about the same as the Jersey Village median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Jersey Village.

What schools serve Windfern Forest?

The closest rated public schools are Post Elementary (elementary, rated B), Cook Middle (middle, rated B) and Jersey Village 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 Windfern Forest 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.