Houston
- City in Texas
City
Houston
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- City in Texas
- Rating 4.24 out of 5 5,184 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Home Listings
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$200,700
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,136
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban
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Houston Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Houston
- grade A+
Carnegie Vanguard High School
- Rating 3.99 out of 5 347 reviews
- grade A+
Debakey H.S. for Health Prof
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 666 reviews
- grade A+
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 299 reviews
- grade A+
Seven Lakes High School
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 1,281 reviews
- grade A+
Cinco Ranch High School
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 715 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Houston
- grade A+
The Awty International School
- Rating 4.34 out of 5 174 reviews
- grade A+
The John Cooper School
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 184 reviews
- grade A+
The Village School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 216 reviews
- grade A+
The Kinkaid School
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 100 reviews
- grade A+
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
- Rating 4.53 out of 5 144 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Houston
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault810.5national 282.7
- Murder19.8national 6.1
- Rape50.1national 40.7
- Robbery330.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary630.5national 500.1
- Theft2,809.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft630national 284
Residents
Working in Houston
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$56,019
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Houston Reviews
Rating 4.24 out of 5 5,184 reviews
Pros: Cost of Living, Food, Diversity, Activities, Nature, Weather (depending on preference), Opportunity, Community, Sports Teams, Local Government
Cons: Texas State Government, Lack of Diversity in Suburbs, Public Transit (basically non-existent)
Houston is a great place to live for both a young professional and someone with a family. There is community, good food, affordability, and opportunity. Harris County and Fort Bend County are incredibly diverse. We have some amazing school districts down here. I like the weather because I enjoy summer weather. Out of our 5 major sports teams (NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, and NWLS) - at least 1 is competing for a championship in any given year.
However, there are drawbacks. Public transit does not really exist, and commuting in a car sucks. Our conservative state government is also making life harder for racial minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ people. Our suburbs reflect this thinking as well.
I still believe this place a bright future!
Cons: Texas State Government, Lack of Diversity in Suburbs, Public Transit (basically non-existent)
Houston is a great place to live for both a young professional and someone with a family. There is community, good food, affordability, and opportunity. Harris County and Fort Bend County are incredibly diverse. We have some amazing school districts down here. I like the weather because I enjoy summer weather. Out of our 5 major sports teams (NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, and NWLS) - at least 1 is competing for a championship in any given year.
However, there are drawbacks. Public transit does not really exist, and commuting in a car sucks. Our conservative state government is also making life harder for racial minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ people. Our suburbs reflect this thinking as well.
I still believe this place a bright future!
Houston is a home to many diverse cultures. For example, I am Filipino-American, and in the downtown area there is a Filipino center filled with nostalgic restaurants and shops, like Jollibee! There are also many Asian markets where my parents can find everything they need to make Filipino dishes. I feel comfortable and proud knowing I have these places nearby that represent a part of my identity. However, majority of these areas filled with Asian or minority businesses are accompanied by poorer neighborhoods and decaying households. I wish for better homes, environments, and neighborhoods to be constructed in these areas.
Houston, Texas how I love it. Houston is a beautiful melting pot of a city. It has a beautiful skyline and wonderfully constructed parks. The food options are limitless as Houston is graced with many talented restaurant owners from all walks of life. It really is a breath of fresh air living here. The people are so friendly and there is ALWAYS something to do. Oh! The art here, such beautiful art and many museums to satiate any interest you may have. Whether you decide to live in the outskirt or directly in the heart of the city, you can absolutely guarantee that you will get all the bang for you buck when it comes to living arrangements. Beautiful buildings, reasonable pricing and again, friendly people surrounding you. It truly is a beautiful city in which to live, I absolutely love it here.