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South Belt / Ellington

#14 in Best Neighborhoods to Buy a House in Houston
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 122 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    A-
  10. Health & Fitness
    B-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    B-
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South Belt / Ellington is a neighborhood in Houston, Texas with a population of 95,112. South Belt / Ellington is in Harris County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in South Belt / Ellington offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Belt / Ellington there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in South Belt / Ellington and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in South Belt / Ellington are highly rated.
About South Belt / Ellington...
Population
95,112

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$118,979
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,040
National
$949
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    36%
  • Own
    64%
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South Belt / Ellington Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods 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.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    264.8
    282.7
  • Murder
    4.2
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    209.5
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    500.3
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,398.6
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    534.7
    284

Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$64,258
National
$55,322
Families with Children
39%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    17%
    13%
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    South Belt / Ellington Reviews

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    Coming from a small town to Now a 10 year Southbelt Resident really good! Big City meets small town charm kinda feel! Nice and quiet for the most part. The location's great! Easy access to 45 and the Beltway; also the HOV/Toll lane to bypass any major accidents causing high traffic delays during the early AMs! I actually feel centralized...meaning if we want a Family Beach Day it's about a 40 min drive to Galveston or have a Big City Date Night its about 30 mins to downtown. We're also close to Hobby airport, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, grocery stores, shopping centers, and entertainment like movie theaters, bowling, & neighborhood bars! I have to agree with another resident...The only downside is the occasional flooding with heavy rain but I switched from a car to an SUV to get the Most Ground Clearance! ;) LOL
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    I have lived in the Southbelt/Ellington area my whole life overall it is nice quiet and friendly. There of course is the usual crime as in any neighborhood but for the most part quiet. Traffic During rush hour can get pretty heavy especially on interstate 45 with the current construction. Has everything one needs plenty of shopping centers, hardware store, and grocery stores. Students here will most likely attend either PISD, CCISD, or HISD with the least likely Houston ISD. Schools are kept up very nice teachers are nice friendly overall some of the best in Houston. Perhaps the downside to the area is that it will occasionally flood in heavy rain, traffic can get horrendous, and living far from the city but still the city atmosphere.
    My family and I have lived here for nearly 18 years and haven't encountered any major problems. The area is nice, quiet, and family friendly.