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Houston, TX
Houston · Harris County · TX 77003
Updated October 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$384K
Median Price
82/100
Walk Score
7.5/10
Schools
6 min
to Downtown Houston
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
FSafety
18/100
BSchools
75/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
B+Walkability
82/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
If you’re looking for a cheap place near downtown and don’t mind owning a car, this can work. The neighborhood is diverse, has decent schools, and is close to the city core, but the lack of walkability, higher crime, and traffic noise will make it a challenge for many.
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The Good
- ✓Very close to downtown (about a 6‑minute drive)
- ✓Median home price is well below Houston’s overall median
- ✓Cultural diversity and nearby restaurants and nightlife
- ✓Several high‑rated high schools in the zone
Real Talk
- !You’ll almost always need a car—walkability is 24/100 and transit is 10/100
- !Crime rates are higher than many Houston neighborhoods—expect more violent and property crime
- !Older housing stock means potential maintenance costs; many units are pre‑1970s
- !Noise and traffic from nearby highways and the proximity to Downtown can be disruptive
- $Higher car insurance in high‑crime areas
- $Parking fees or lack of street parking
- $Possible HOA fees for condos or co‑ops
Best For
studentsyoung professionalslow‑income familiespeople needing a cheap place close to downtown
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Houston, TX
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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