County
- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyC-
- HousingC+
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityA+
- JobsB+
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesB+
- CommuteB-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$145,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$937
National
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Harris County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$55,584
National
$55,322Children
23%
Top Public Schools Serving Harris County
- A+
Carnegie Vanguard High School
- Houston Independent School District, TX
- 9-12
- 263 reviews
- A+
Seven Lakes High School
- Katy Independent School District, TX
- 9-12
- 999 reviews
- A+
Cinco Ranch High School
- Katy Independent School District, TX
- 9-12
- 560 reviews
- A+
The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
- Houston Independent School District, TX
- 9-12
- 214 reviews
- A+
Obra D. Tompkins High School
- Katy Independent School District, TX
- 9-12
- 149 reviews
Top Private Schools in Harris County
- A+
St. John's School
- Private School
- Houston, TX
- K-12
- 71 reviews
- A+
The Kinkaid School
- Private School
- Houston, TX
- PK, K-12
- 72 reviews
- A+
The Awty International School
- Private School
- Houston, TX
- PK, K-12
- 138 reviews
- A+
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School
- Private School
- Houston, TX
- 9-12
- 82 reviews
- A+
St. Agnes Academy
- Private School
- HOUSTON, TX
- 9-12
- 245 reviews
Top Places to Live in Harris County
Harris County Reviews
1,275 reviews
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I've lived in Harris County for all my life, and I love it! It's undergone a lot of development since we first moved here. This is now one of the most prominent parts in Houston. However, even with all the new development, they've still managed to keep to keep the greenery intact. The school system is wonderful; the staff, student, and curriculum are all top notch. The real estate market is expanding and you're sure to find a house you like. When we first arrived here the community wasn't very diverse. We were one of the only few minority families. However, now at least half the neighborhood consists of minorities and more seem to be coming in. Overall it's a great area to live in, my family and I have been very happy.
My family has lived here for 10 years and we love it. Thanks to constant flood plan appraisals we were able to pick a home that hasn't been flooded out despite natures many attempts! The schools are nice, plenty of law enforcement on the road, generally safe communities.
I like the environment in Harris County. It is taken care of and is patrolled by the police all the time. It has great restaurants, diversity, and public schools. For a county this big there are many neighborhoods, public, and private schools to choose from. One negative is that there is always a lot of construction of major highways and roads which leads to major traffic and longer commute times. Being the third biggest county in the US, there are definitely issues but overall it is a very good county. I've grown up here my whole life and know of nothing different so when I'm traveling and come back Harris always feels like home.