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Houston, TX
Houston · Harris County · TX 77004
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$376K
Median Price
18/100
Walk Score
7.2/10
Schools
8 min
to Downtown Houston
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
FSafety
18/100
B-Schools
72/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
18/100
WYLT Score47/100
Our Take
The area offers a quick 8‑minute drive to downtown and decent school ratings, but walkability is almost nonexistent and violent crime is high. If you need a car and are okay with a lively, mixed‑income community, you might survive here, but the risks outweigh the perks for most people.
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The Good
- ✓Very short commute to downtown Houston
- ✓Affordable median home price relative to median income
- ✓Average school ratings above 7
- ✓Low flood risk
Real Talk
- !High violent crime rate in the neighborhood
- !Poor walkability forces reliance on a car
- !Rent may feel expensive compared to local income levels
- !Noise and traffic are constant in a densely populated area
- $Car maintenance and parking expenses
- $Higher insurance premiums due to crime
- $Possible security or neighborhood watch fees
Best For
Young professionals needing a quick commuteStudents looking for affordable housingMulticultural familiesPeople who prefer a high‑density urban feel
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Houston, TX
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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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