Houston, Houston TX — neighborhood review

Houston, TX

Houston · Harris County · TX 77004

Updated August 2, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$413K

Median Price

74/100

Walk Score

7.5/10

Schools

8 min

to Downtown Houston

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
FSafety
18/100
BSchools
75/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
BWalkability
74/100
WYLT Score57/100

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

F

Safety grade

Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High
9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

149% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
High
38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

97% higher than the national average

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