Neighborhood in League City, Galveston County

Living in Hidden Lakes, League City

A-

12th of 27areas in League City
Overall score 86 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
League City overall: A

Hidden Lakes is a neighborhood in League City, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (9 of 100)
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
3,570
Median rent
$2,200
Median home value
$404,000
Household income
$172,600
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in Hidden Lakes

Hidden Lakes is a neighborhood in League City with about 3,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 53% of households with children.

Our grade for Hidden Lakes is A-. That puts it 12th of 27 areas we grade in League City, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Hidden Lakes

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $172,600, 43% higher than the League City median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Hidden Lakes

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,200, 31% higher than the League City median.
  • Higher unemployment. 7.7% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.8% across League City.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Hidden Lakes report card

Each grade compares Hidden Lakes 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 $2,200, homes cost 2.3x income.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $172,600, 7.7% unemployed.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 60 violent crimes per 100k, 1,072 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.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 31 min, 13% work from home.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.6% of adults uninsured.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Hidden Lakes compared with League City

Better than League City

  • Median household income: $172,60043% higher than League City ($121,099)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 34%17 points lower than League City (51%)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x21% lower than League City (3.0x)

Worse than League City

  • Median rent: $2,20031% higher than League City ($1,684)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 43%4 points lower than League City (48%)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.7%4 points higher than League City (3.8%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSandra Mossman ElementaryElementary, Clear Creek ISD0.4 mi
  • BBayside IntermediateMiddle, Clear Creek ISD0.6 mi
  • BClear Falls High SchoolHigh, Clear Creek ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Hidden Lakes

Median rent in Hidden Lakes is $2,200 a month, 31% higher than the League City median. A household would need about $88,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $404,000, 12% higher than the League City median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,045 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLeague CityTexas
Median rent31% higher than League City$2,200$1,684$1,403
Median home value12% higher than League City$404,000$360,000$283,800
Home value to income21% lower than League City2.3x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points lower than League City34%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than League City83%75%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than League City6.9%4.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as League City200120031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,045
Mortgage payment
$2,211
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,200

Based on a $404,000 home in Hidden Lakes, 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

MeasureHereLeague CityTexas
Median household income43% higher than League City$172,600$121,099$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than League City7.7%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than League City2.7%5.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than League City43%48%34%
Average commute5% higher than League City31 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than League City13%15%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as League City0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than League City100%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Hidden Lakes

Under 1836%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6441%
65 and over3.3%
Race and ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black4.6%
Asian6.8%
Other or more than one race4.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in League City

  1. 1A+Siena
  2. 2A+Sedonia
  3. 3A+Roma
  4. 4A+Bayou Lakes
  5. 5A+Whispering Lakes Ranch
  6. 6A+BelterraMedian rent $3,500+
  7. 7AThe Enclave in Bay ColonyMedian rent $2,080
  8. 8AGianniMedian rent $2,790

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-WoodcreekFate
  2. A-Oak MeadowSan Antonio
  3. AVillages of Hidden LakePflugerville

Questions about Hidden Lakes

Is Hidden Lakes a good place to live?

Hidden Lakes is a neighborhood in League City, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Hidden Lakes?

Renters in Hidden Lakes pay a median of $2,200 a month, 31% higher than the League City median. The median home is worth $404,000, 12% higher than the League City median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across League City.

What schools serve Hidden Lakes?

The closest rated public schools are Sandra Mossman Elementary (elementary, rated B), Bayside Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Clear Falls High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Hidden Lakes 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.