Second Ward
- Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Neighborhood
Second Ward
- grade BOverall Grade
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 22 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade B
editorial
About
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$231,805
National
$244,900Median Rent
$816
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Sponsored Mortgage Options for Second Ward
Get Rates
- Find a loan that's right for you. Compare today's top mortgage and refinancing providers.
- Get approval in minutes. Checking rates won't affect your credit score.
Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.
loading indicator
Map
Map
Map is loading
Home Listings
Second Ward Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault602.3national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery518.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary819.4national 500.1
- Theft2,689.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft420.2national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$46,899
National
$69,021Families with Children
23%
Top Public Schools Serving Second Ward
- 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
Houston Gateway Academy Elite College Prep
- Rating 4 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade A
Eastwood Academy
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 164 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Second Ward
- grade A+
The Awty International School
- Rating 4.34 out of 5 174 reviews
- grade A+
St. John's School
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 109 reviews
- grade A+
The Emery/Weiner School
- Rating 4.47 out of 5 85 reviews
- grade A+
Episcopal High School
- Rating 4.47 out of 5 163 reviews
- grade A+
Saint Thomas' Episcopal School
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 95 reviews
Similar Places
Places like Second Ward
Second Ward Reviews
Rating 3.73 out of 5 22 reviews
Best kept secret. No flooding, great prices, neighbors have been here for 20+ years and watch out for you. Everyone keeps to themselves and the CONVENIENCE of being close to the Heights, Downtown, Museum District, and Washington area is the best. Sure its not the cleanest neighborhood, but be patient... Houston never payed attention to 2nd ward, it's getting there.
I moved to second ward in 2018 and I'm currently renovating my house to make it a forever home. The neighborhood looks a little rough in some spots and while I wouldn't call it quiet (I've heard plenty of late night parties and off season fireworks) I've never felt unsafe and I have wonderful neighbors who have been here for decades. The access to the metro rail is a game changer and tons of new bars are restaurants are popping up every day. There's lots of new construction but also lots of really cool older homes that are being restored and keeping character in the neighborhood. As soon as they add an accessible grocery store this place will be perfect.
Very safe area to walk around in at nigh and very pedestrian-friendly. New development is happening at the 2nd ward train station and new luxury townhouses are being built in the area as it improved. Lots of vacant lots and fixer upper houses are here.