Neighborhood in League City, Galveston County

Living in Southwest League City, League City

B-

27th of 27areas in League City
Overall score 60 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
League City overall: A

Southwest League City covers part of League City, TX, home to about 4,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 27th of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.9 mi
Pharmacy1.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant1.3 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
4,640
Median rent
$2,760
Median home value
$380,000
Household income
$143,000
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Southwest League City

Southwest League City is an area in League City with about 4,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 42% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in Southwest 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest League City

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,760, 64% higher than the League City median.
  • Higher poverty. 13% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.4% across League City.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 35 minutes, against 30 for League City as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Southwest League City report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 D+

    Median rent $2,760, homes cost 2.7x income.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $143,000, 3.2% unemployed.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 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.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 13% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    32% have a bachelor’s degree.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest League City compared with League City

Better than League City

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%21 points higher than League City (75%)
  • Median household income: $143,00018% higher than League City ($121,099)
  • Home value to income: 2.7x11% lower than League City (3.0x)

Worse than League City

  • Median rent: $2,76064% higher than League City ($1,684)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 75%24 points higher than League City (51%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 32%15 points lower than League City (48%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACampbell ElementaryElementary, Clear Creek ISD1.9 mi
  • AFriendswood Junior HighMiddle, Friendswood ISD3.2 mi
  • AClear Springs High SchoolHigh, Clear Creek ISD3.7 mi

Cost of living in Southwest League City

Median rent in Southwest League City is $2,760 a month, 64% higher than the League City median. A household would need about $110,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $380,000, 6% higher than the League City median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,500 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLeague CityTexas
Median rent64% higher than League City$2,760$1,684$1,403
Median home value6% higher than League City$380,000$360,000$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than League City2.7x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points higher than League City75%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than League City95%75%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than League City1.4%4.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as League City200620031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,500
Mortgage payment
$2,080
Property tax
$420
Median rent, for comparison
$2,760

Based on a $380,000 home in Southwest 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 income18% higher than League City$143,000$121,099$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as League City3.2%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than League City13%5.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than League City32%48%34%
Average commute16% higher than League City35 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 internetAbout the same as League City96%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Southwest League City

Under 1828%
18 to 348.7%
35 to 6451%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black4.1%
Asian4.3%
Other or more than one race6.7%

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. BEstates of Green TeePearland
  2. B-La FronteraArlington
  3. B-Lake Port VillageGrand Prairie

Questions about Southwest League City

Is Southwest League City a good place to live?

Southwest League City covers part of League City, TX, home to about 4,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 27th of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

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

Median rent in Southwest League City is $2,760 a month, 64% higher than the League City median. The median home is worth $380,000, 6% higher than the League City median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across League City.

What schools serve Southwest League City?

The closest rated public schools are Campbell Elementary (elementary, rated A), Friendswood Junior High (middle, rated A) and Clear Springs High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups 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.