Neighborhood in Richmond, Fort Bend County

Living in The Grove, Richmond

B-

1st of 5areas in Richmond
Overall score 58 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Richmond overall: D-

The Grove is a neighborhood in Richmond, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Richmond. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (2 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library3.3 mi

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

Population
2,460
Median rent
$2,020
Median home value
$350,000
Household income
$137,900
Average commute
41 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in The Grove

The Grove is a neighborhood in Richmond with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for The Grove is B-. That puts it 1st of 5 areas we grade in Richmond, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in The Grove

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $137,900, 174% higher than the Richmond median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in The Grove

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,020, 53% higher than the Richmond median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 41 minutes, against 29 for Richmond as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

The Grove report card

Each grade compares The Grove 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 $2,020, homes cost 2.5x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $137,900, 7.9% unemployed.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 312 violent crimes per 100k, 1,083 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.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 41 min, 23% work from home.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    38% have a bachelor’s degree.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    100% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

The Grove compared with Richmond

Better than Richmond

  • Median household income: $137,900174% higher than Richmond ($50,337)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%37 points higher than Richmond (53%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 38%19 points higher than Richmond (19%)

Worse than Richmond

  • Median rent: $2,02053% higher than Richmond ($1,319)
  • Average commute: 41 min39% higher than Richmond (29 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BStephen F Austin ElementaryElementary, Lamar CISD0.4 mi
  • AJames Bowie MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD0.9 mi
  • BWilliam B Travis High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in The Grove

Median rent in The Grove is $2,020 a month, 53% higher than the Richmond median. A household would need about $81,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $350,000, 51% higher than the Richmond median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,332 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRichmondTexas
Median rent53% higher than Richmond$2,020$1,319$1,403
Median home value51% higher than Richmond$350,000$231,500$283,800
Home value to income45% lower than Richmond2.5x4.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Richmond74%73%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them37 points higher than Richmond91%53%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Richmond0%6.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Richmond198619841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,332
Mortgage payment
$1,916
Property tax
$416
Median rent, for comparison
$2,020

Based on a $350,000 home in The Grove, 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

MeasureHereRichmondTexas
Median household income174% higher than Richmond$137,900$50,337$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Richmond7.9%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Richmond16%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points higher than Richmond38%19%34%
Average commute39% higher than Richmond41 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home18 points higher than Richmond23%5.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Richmond0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points higher than Richmond100%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in The Grove

Under 1820%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6443%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White53%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black2.2%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race4.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Richmond

  1. 2C+RiversideMedian rent $1,130
  2. 3CDel Webb SweetgrassMedian rent $1,320
  3. 4D+West RichmondMedian rent $1,060
  4. 5D-Northwest RichmondMedian rent $1,310

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-La FronteraArlington
  2. B-Southwest League CityLeague City
  3. B-Lake Port VillageGrand Prairie

Questions about The Grove

Is The Grove a good place to live?

The Grove is a neighborhood in Richmond, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Richmond. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in The Grove?

Renters in The Grove pay a median of $2,020 a month, 53% higher than the Richmond median. The median home is worth $350,000, 51% higher than the Richmond median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 4.6x across Richmond.

What schools serve The Grove?

The closest rated public schools are Stephen F Austin Elementary (elementary, rated B), James Bowie Middle (middle, rated A) and William B Travis 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 The Grove 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.