Neighborhood in La Porte, Harris County

Living in Creekmont, La Porte

A-

3rd of 11areas in La Porte
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
La Porte overall: C+

Creekmont is a neighborhood in La Porte, TX, home to about 4,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 11 areas we score in La Porte. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
3,980
Median rent
$1,400
Median home value
$233,000
Household income
$98,500
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in Creekmont

Creekmont is a neighborhood in La Porte with about 4,000 residents, homes built around 1984, a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 11 areas in La Porte, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Creekmont

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Creekmont

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

Creekmont report card

Each grade compares Creekmont 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 $1,400, homes cost 2.4x income.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $98,500, 0.9% unemployed.

    69 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, 134 violent crimes per 100k, 978 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 21 min, 9.0% work from home.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    16% have a bachelor’s degree.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

Creekmont compared with La Porte

Better than La Porte

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 35%28 points lower than La Porte (63%)
  • Median household income: $98,50022% higher than La Porte ($80,753)
  • Home value to income: 2.4x19% lower than La Porte (2.9x)

Worse than La Porte

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 65%7 points lower than La Porte (71%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16%2 points lower than La Porte (18%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALeo A Rizzuto ElementaryElementary, La Porte ISD0.8 mi
  • CJames H Baker Sixth Grade CampusMiddle, La Porte ISD0.3 mi
  • BDeer Park High SchoolHigh, Deer Park ISD3.1 mi

Cost of living in Creekmont

Median rent in Creekmont is $1,400 a month, about the same as the La Porte median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $233,000, about the same as the La Porte median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,588 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLa PorteTexas
Median rentAbout the same as La Porte$1,400$1,378$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as La Porte$233,000$234,600$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than La Porte2.4x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent28 points lower than La Porte35%63%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than La Porte65%71%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than La Porte2.0%3.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as La Porte198419831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,588
Mortgage payment
$1,275
Property tax
$313
Median rent, for comparison
$1,400

Based on a $233,000 home in Creekmont, 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

MeasureHereLa PorteTexas
Median household income22% higher than La Porte$98,500$80,753$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than La Porte0.9%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than La Porte9.8%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than La Porte16%18%34%
Average commute15% lower than La Porte21 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as La Porte9.0%8.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as La Porte0%0.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than La Porte97%92%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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Creekmont

Under 1825%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6440%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Black1.2%
Asian1.4%
Other or more than one race2.9%

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

Other neighborhoods in La Porte

  1. 1A-Fairmont ParkMedian rent $2,040
  2. 2A-Morgan's Landing
  3. 4B+Fairmont Park EastMedian rent $1,420
  4. 5B-Fairmont Park WestMedian rent $1,650
  5. 6B-Southeast La PorteMedian rent $1,570
  6. 7CCentral La PorteMedian rent $1,450
  7. 8C-Pecan CrossingMedian rent $1,040
  8. 9D+Bayside TerraceMedian rent $1,800

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Country BriarPasadena
  2. A-WoodshoreLake Jackson
  3. B+Westhill TerraceCleburne

Questions about Creekmont

Is Creekmont a good place to live?

Creekmont is a neighborhood in La Porte, TX, home to about 4,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 11 areas we score in La Porte. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Creekmont?

Median rent in Creekmont is $1,400 a month, about the same as the La Porte median. The median home is worth $233,000, about the same as the La Porte median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across La Porte.

What schools serve Creekmont?

The closest rated public schools are Leo A Rizzuto Elementary (elementary, rated A), James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus (middle, rated C) and Deer Park 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 Creekmont 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.