Neighborhood in League City, Galveston County

Living in Northwest League City, League City

B+

21st of 27areas in League City
Overall score 78 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
League City overall: A

Northwest League City covers part of League City, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
2,090
Median rent
$2,100
Median home value
$458,000
Household income
$138,800
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
14%
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What it's like to live in Northwest League City

Northwest League City is an area in League City with about 2,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly rented (86% of homes) and 5% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 21st of 27 areas in League City, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Northwest League City

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest League City

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,100, 25% higher than the League City median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Northwest League City report card

Each grade compares Northwest League City 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 $2,100, homes cost 3.3x income.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $138,800, 1.0% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    70 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 C

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 5.1% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    49% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    11% of adults uninsured.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    14% of homes owner-occupied.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest League City compared with League City

Better than League City

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 27%24 points lower than League City (51%)
  • Average commute: 24 min19% lower than League City (30 min)
  • Median household income: $138,80015% higher than League City ($121,099)

Worse than League City

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 14%61 points lower than League City (75%)
  • Median rent: $2,10025% higher than League City ($1,684)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 88%8 points lower than League City (96%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BJames H Ross ElementaryElementary, Clear Creek ISD1.4 mi
  • BCreekside IntermediateMiddle, Clear Creek ISD1.6 mi
  • AClear Springs High SchoolHigh, Clear Creek ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Northwest League City

Median rent in Northwest League City is $2,100 a month, 25% higher than the League City median. A household would need about $84,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $458,000, 27% higher than the League City median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,101 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLeague CityTexas
Median rent25% higher than League City$2,100$1,684$1,403
Median home value27% higher than League City$458,000$360,000$283,800
Home value to income11% higher than League City3.3x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points lower than League City27%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them61 points lower than League City14%75%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than League City0%4.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as League City200520031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,101
Mortgage payment
$2,507
Property tax
$594
Median rent, for comparison
$2,100

Based on a $458,000 home in Northwest League City, 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 income15% higher than League City$138,800$121,099$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than League City1.0%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than League City9.5%5.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than League City49%48%34%
Average commute19% lower than League City24 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than League City5.1%15%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as League City0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than League City88%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest League City

Under 184.9%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6451%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White81%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black0%
Asian6.2%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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. BPheasant CreekSugar Land
  2. B+Northwest Cedar ParkCedar Park
  3. B+Stone OakSan Antonio

Questions about Northwest League City

Is Northwest League City a good place to live?

Northwest League City covers part of League City, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest League City?

Median rent in Northwest League City is $2,100 a month, 25% higher than the League City median. The median home is worth $458,000, 27% higher than the League City median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across League City.

What schools serve Northwest League City?

The closest rated public schools are James H Ross Elementary (elementary, rated B), Creekside Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Clear Springs High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of League City that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.