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Central Northwest
  • Neighborhood in Houston, TX
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Neighborhood
Houston

Central Northwest

#30 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Houston
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 88 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    B
Central Northwest is a neighborhood in Houston, Texas with a population of 32,420. Central Northwest is in Harris County. Living in Central Northwest offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Central Northwest there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Central Northwest and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Central Northwest are above average.
About Central Northwest...
Population
32,420
Neighborhood in
Houston
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$407,365
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,285
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    31%
  • Own
    69%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    290.7
    282.7
  • Murder
    4.4
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    421.8
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,162.7
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,672.8
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    483
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$101,074
National
$69,021
Families with Children
32%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    23%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    11%
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