Neighborhood in League City, Galveston County

Living in Whispering Lakes Ranch, League City

A+

5th of 27areas in League City
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
League City overall: A

Whispering Lakes Ranch is a neighborhood in League City, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (6 of 100)
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
3,320
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$636,000
Household income
$247,800
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Whispering Lakes Ranch

Whispering Lakes Ranch is a neighborhood in League City with about 3,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 58% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 27 areas in League City, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Whispering Lakes Ranch

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $247,800, 105% higher than the League City median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Whispering Lakes Ranch

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 30 for League City as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Whispering Lakes Ranch report card

Each grade compares Whispering Lakes Ranch 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 2.6x income.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $247,800, 0.3% unemployed.

    99 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 28% work from home.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    75% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.7% of adults uninsured.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Whispering Lakes Ranch compared with League City

Better than League City

  • Median household income: $247,800105% higher than League City ($121,099)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 75%28 points higher than League City (48%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%25 points higher than League City (75%)

Worse than League City

  • Average commute: 34 min14% higher than League City (30 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSandra Mossman ElementaryElementary, Clear Creek ISD0.3 mi
  • BBayside IntermediateMiddle, Clear Creek ISD0.2 mi
  • BClear Falls High SchoolHigh, Clear Creek ISD0.1 mi

Cost of living in Whispering Lakes Ranch

The median home is worth $636,000, 77% higher than the League City median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,315 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLeague CityTexas
Median home value77% higher than League City$636,000$360,000$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than League City2.6x3.0x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than League City100%75%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than League City2.0%4.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as League City201220031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,315
Mortgage payment
$3,481
Property tax
$833

Based on a $636,000 home in Whispering Lakes Ranch, 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 income105% higher than League City$247,800$121,099$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than League City0.3%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than League City0%5.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points higher than League City75%48%34%
Average commute14% higher than League City34 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home13 points higher than League City28%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
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Whispering Lakes Ranch

Under 1834%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6445%
65 and over4.7%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black3.9%
Asian5.7%
Other or more than one race15%

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. 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+Grand Mesa at Crystal FallsLeander
  2. ASouthwest GeorgetownGeorgetown
  3. A+Heath Golf & Yacht ClubHeath

Questions about Whispering Lakes Ranch

Is Whispering Lakes Ranch a good place to live?

Whispering Lakes Ranch is a neighborhood in League City, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Whispering Lakes Ranch?

The median home is worth $636,000, 77% higher than the League City median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across League City.

What schools serve Whispering Lakes Ranch?

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 2 Census block groups closest to the Whispering Lakes Ranch 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.