Neighborhood in League City, Galveston County

Living in Roma, League City

A+

3rd of 27areas in League City
Overall score 99 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
League City overall: A

Roma is a neighborhood in League City, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (14 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
1,200
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$386,000
Household income
$166,000
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in Roma

Roma is a neighborhood in League City with about 1,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 70% of households with children.

Our grade for Roma is A+. That puts it 3rd of 27 areas we grade in League City, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Roma

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $166,000, 37% higher than the League City median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Roma

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

Roma report card

Each grade compares Roma with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A+

    Homes cost 2.3x income.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $166,000, 6.8% unemployed.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 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.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 29 min, 34% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    72% have a bachelor’s degree.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.8% of adults uninsured.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

Roma compared with League City

Better than League City

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%51 points lower than League City (51%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 72%24 points higher than League City (48%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%21 points higher than League City (75%)

Worse than League City

  • Homes with broadband internet: 89%8 points lower than League City (96%)
  • Unemployment rate: 6.8%3 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.

  • BArt and Pat Goforth ElementaryElementary, Clear Creek ISD0.3 mi
  • ALeague City IntermediateMiddle, Clear Creek ISD0.5 mi
  • BClear Creek High SchoolHigh, Clear Creek ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Roma

The median home is worth $386,000, 7% higher than the League City median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,782 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLeague CityTexas
Median home value7% higher than League City$386,000$360,000$283,800
Home value to income22% lower than League City2.3x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent51 points lower than League City0%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than League City96%75%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as League City5.4%4.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as League City201220031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,782
Mortgage payment
$2,113
Property tax
$669

Based on a $386,000 home in Roma, 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 income37% higher than League City$166,000$121,099$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than League City6.8%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than League City0%5.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than League City72%48%34%
Average commute5% lower than League City29 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home19 points higher than League City34%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 City89%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Roma

Under 1837%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6443%
65 and over6.2%
Race and ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race7.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in League City

  1. 1A+Siena
  2. 2A+Sedonia
  3. 4A+Bayou Lakes
  4. 5A+Whispering Lakes Ranch
  5. 6A+BelterraMedian rent $3,500+
  6. 7AThe Enclave in Bay ColonyMedian rent $2,080
  7. 8AGianniMedian rent $2,790
  8. 9A-Westwood

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Hidden Valley EstatesRockwall
  2. A+Sterling PondThe Woodlands
  3. ANorth Woodland HillsHouston

Questions about Roma

Is Roma a good place to live?

Roma is a neighborhood in League City, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Roma?

The median home is worth $386,000, 7% 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 Roma?

The closest rated public schools are Art and Pat Goforth Elementary (elementary, rated B), League City Intermediate (middle, rated A) and Clear Creek 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 Roma 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.