2021 Safe Neighborhoods in the Houston Area

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Explore the safest neighborhoods in the U.S. based on crime rates for murder, assault, rape, burglary, and other crime statistics by city. Ranking based on Niche's 2021 Best Neighborhoods to Live Ranking and includes only neighborhoods that earned strong Crime & Safety grades. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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Kingwood Area
Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Rating 3.99 out of 5 250 reviews
#12 Best Places to Live in Houston Area
Current Resident: I truly love living and working in Kingwood! I am a graduate of KHS, and I have had kids at Greentree, Creekwood, and Kingwood HS. People are friendly, homes and yards are well-tended, and the schools are hands-down the best in Humble ISD. Kingwood has a small-town feel while still being big enough to avoid anyone you don't want to see. I love being able to 'leave the bubble' to enjoy the dining, nightlife, and culture that the Houston area has to offer without having to deal with all that traffic in my own backyard. Speaking of backyards, they are HUGE, and you can sometimes snag a lot that backs up to our amazing Greenbelts - a 75-mile trail that winds through the whole town. There are lots of family activities including parks, pools, summer swim leagues, and sports leagues! What we lack in trendy bars & dining we make up for with the family vibe of this bedroom community. Kingwood is one of Houston Area's hidden gems plus one of the better commutes to downtown. See it for yourself!
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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
grade A
Public Schools
grade A+
Crime & Safety
88,979 Population
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Lake Houston
Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Rating 4 out of 5 11 reviews
#48 Best Places to Live in Houston Area
Current Resident: We have lived in this area for 10 years, we remember when it was just trees. I’m looking forward to more growth when it comes to retail and restaurants. I would love to see higher end retail, bars and cigar lounge. (Night life).
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
grade B+
Public Schools
grade B+
Crime & Safety
85,617 Population
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Addicks Park Ten
Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Rating 3.91 out of 5 23 reviews
#49 Best Places to Live in Houston Area
Current Resident: It’s an amazing area close to the energy corridor, city centre, great schools and many beauty parks.
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
grade A minus
Public Schools
grade B minus
Crime & Safety
38,370 Population
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Westbranch
Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Rating 3.57 out of 5 14 reviews
#73 Best Places to Live in Houston Area
Niche User: I love being from Houston and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Traffic is the main problem and crime in my area is also a problem. However, I never get bored of my city and I enjoy the view of our downtown skyline every day.
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grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
grade A minus
Public Schools
grade B minus
Crime & Safety
5,866 Population
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Hunterwood
Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Rating 3.08 out of 5 12 reviews
#106 Best Places to Live in Houston Area
Niche User: I would definitely move back to my neighborhood after I graduate college. I love small neighborhoods, you can get to know your neighbors of you would like to. It's a quiet neighborhood, don't really hear much at night. I feel like my neighborhood will grow over the years and has bigger and better things coming for them.
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grade B
Overall Niche Grade
grade B
Public Schools
grade B minus
Crime & Safety
9,327 Population
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Langwood
Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Rating 3.31 out of 5 16 reviews
Current Resident: I have lived in Langwood all my life and it's been heavy. Seeing a lot of the people there have had similar experiences in their up bringing's. Seeing my friend's parents get older was surprisingly touching. The parent's watching us grow up and the kids watching them grow old made me realize that I should be doing something to make them proud. Everyone works so hard to give their children a better life and it inspires me to be such exceptional person as well.
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grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
grade B minus
Public Schools
grade B minus
Crime & Safety
17,267 Population
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Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Private School
Bethesda, MD
PK, K-12
Rating 4.09 out of 5 119 reviews
Parent: Amazing school in every way! My elementary school daughter could not be happier and is learning so much both academically and socially. Wonderful, welcoming community and amazing staff. Best decision we have ever made!
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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
714 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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