Town in Montgomery County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Splendora, TX

D

607th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 18 of 100
98th of 125 in the Houston area

Splendora earns a grade of D on our index, 607th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and jobs and income, and trails on schools and education levels. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

  • Good for remote workers
  • Fast-growing
  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (9 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Splendora isSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthSplendora
Where Splendora is in Texas.
Population
2,146+28.8% since 2020
Median rent
$1,19015% lower than Texas
Median home value
$254,50010% lower than Texas
Household income
$85,461Median
Average commute
35 minOne way
Violent crime
139Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Splendora

Splendora sits about 34 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. 2,146 people lived here in 2025, up 28.8% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is spread out.

The median age is 30.4, 51% of households have children, 61% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $85,461 a year (9% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Splendora

  • Low violent crime. 139 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 64% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,190, 15% lower than the Texas median.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 29% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Splendora

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 35 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Who Splendora suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: violent crime is 64% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 8% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 9% higher than the Texas median, with 22 restaurants and 3 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 29% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 18% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 64% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 29% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 95% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,190 is 15% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 83% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,190 is 15% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 54% for people on a budget.

Splendora report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Splendora with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,190, homes cost 3.0x income.

    54 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $85,461, 1.9% unemployed.

    67 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade F

    2 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    5 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade C

    139 violent crimes per 100k, 1,154 property crimes per 100k.

    44 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    1 grocery store, 22 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 35 min, 9.8% work from home.

    9 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    7 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    18% of adults uninsured.

    18 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    25 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade B+

    95% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs US towns

Where Splendora stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%15 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x18% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Median rent: $1,19015% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%27 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Average commute: 35 min30% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.7%2 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Splendora

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Splendora is $1,190 a month, 15% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $48,000 a year. Right now 37% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $254,500, 10% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,393 before tax, or $1,697 with property tax. That is $507 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Splendora pays $3,649 a year, 14% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in SplendoraStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent15% lower than Texas$1,190$1,403$1,413
Median home value10% lower than Texas$254,500$283,800$332,700
Home value to income18% lower than Texas3.0x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Texas37%52%51%
Median property tax per year14% lower than Texas$3,649$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Texas61%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,697
Mortgage payment
$1,393
Property tax
$304
Median rent, for comparison
$1,190

Based on a $254,500 home in Splendora, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Splendora safe?

In 2025, Splendora Police Department reported 3 violent crimes and 25 property crimes. That works out to 139 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 64% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,154 property crimes per 100,000, 45% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 34% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Splendora by yearTexas13920212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
139
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,154
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Splendora by yearTexas1,15420212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Splendora Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Splendora

Splendora has 2 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 0% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Splendora ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
5
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
66
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • DPeach Creek ElementaryElementary, Splendora ISD69 of 100
  • DGreenleaf ElementaryElementary, Splendora ISD63 of 100

Daily life in Splendora

Everyday places mapped inside Splendora, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include City Of Splendora Heritage Park.

The average one-way commute is 35 minutes, 30% longer than the Texas average. 10% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Houston is about 34 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Splendora work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $85,461, income per person is $29,939, unemployment is 1.9% and 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
22
Cafes
3
Bars
0
Parks
1
Gyms
2
Hospitals and urgent care
1
Childcare
2
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income9% higher than Texas$85,461$78,476$80,734
Income per person27% lower than Texas$29,939$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas1.9%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas13%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points lower than Texas7.0%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher3 points lower than Texas83%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance2 points lower than Texas18%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Texas95%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute30% higher than Texas35 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Texas9.8%14%15%
Workers who work from home9.8%
Workers who take transit0.3%
Workers who walk0.4%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Splendora

Under 1830%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6437%
65 and over6.4%

Median age 30.4 years. 51% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White62%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Black0.1%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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

Weather in Splendora

Splendora has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 91°F and January lows about 39°F. There are about 88 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 56 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Splendora30°50°70°90°61J65F72M77A83M89J91J92A88S79O69N62DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Cleveland, 10 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Splendora

    Nearby, Patton Village gets a D, Woodbranch gets a C and Roman Forest gets a C-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. DPatton VillageTown, 1,629 people3 mi
    2. CWoodbranchTown, 1,719 people4 mi
    3. C-Roman ForestTown, 2,336 people4 mi
    4. DPlum GroveTown, 1,832 people5 mi
    5. FClevelandTown, 8,984 people9 mi
    6. BDeerwoodTown, 2,366 people10 mi

    Splendora in the Houston area

    How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
    3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
    4. 95DWallis1,701 people42 mito downtown
    5. 96DArcola1,911 people20 mito downtown
    6. 97DShepherd2,189 people54 mito downtown
    7. 98DSplendora2,131 people34 mito downtown
    8. 99DChannelview43,605 people16 mito downtown
    9. 100D-Sealy7,053 people47 mito downtown
    10. 101D-Rosenberg40,646 people31 mito downtown

    See all of the best suburbs of houston

    Living in Splendora: common questions

    Is Splendora, TX a good place to live?

    Splendora earns a grade of D on our index, 607th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and jobs and income, and trails on schools and education levels. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

    How much does it cost to live in Splendora?

    Median rent in Splendora is $1,190 a month, 15% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $254,500, 10% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,697, including property tax.

    Is Splendora safe?

    In 2025, Splendora Police Department reported 139 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 64% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,154 per 100,000, 45% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Splendora?

    We found 2 rated public school campuses inside Splendora. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 5 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

    What is the weather like in Splendora?

    Summers in Splendora peak at about 91°F in July, and January nights fall to about 39°F. Expect around 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 56 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Splendora?

    The average one-way commute is 35 min, 30% higher than the Texas average. About 9.8% of workers work from home. It is about 34 miles from downtown Houston.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.