Houston, Houston TX — neighborhood review

Houston, TX

Houston · Harris County · TX 77019

Updated August 1, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$817K

Median Price

75/100

Walk Score

7.7/10

Schools

6 min

to Downtown Houston

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
77/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
BWalkability
75/100
WYLT Score63/100

Our Take

Gulfton is an expensive, car‑dependent neighborhood with a decent school system but very low walkability. It’s close to downtown, so commuters will love the short drive, but the lack of pedestrian infrastructure and potential noise make it a mixed bag for families and remote workers.

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The Good

  • High median home value indicates a relatively affluent area
  • Close proximity to downtown Houston (6‑minute drive)
  • Strong high‑school options with good ratings
  • Low flood risk (Zone X)

Real Talk

  • !Very low walkability and public transit options
  • !High home prices may outpace local wages for many residents
  • !Noise and traffic can be an issue with heavy car dependency
  • !Limited green space and outdoor recreation opportunities
  • $High property taxes
  • $Higher insurance rates for homes in affluent areas
  • $Potential maintenance costs for newer, upscale homes

Best For

young professionals who commute to downtownfamilies looking for good schoolsinvestors seeking high‑end propertiesremote workers with high income

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Houston, TX

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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