Houston, Texas · ZIP 77012

Houston — ZIP 77012

Houston (77012) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Houston. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $155K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share19%

Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency49%

Avg reading proficiency51%

Schools nearby12

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index73/100

Typical home value$155K

Median rent$1,875/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$155K

Median Rent

$1,875/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

66,223

Violent Crime

10,533

Property Crime

55,690

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Harris County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY INC ELITE COLLEGE PREP	PK–08	583	83%	80%
HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY - CORAL CAMPUS	PK–12	961	82%	80%
DAVILA EL	PK–05	398	67%	62%
CRESPO EL	PK–05	526	50%	47%
DE ZAVALA EL	PK–05	246	47%	50%
SOUTHMAYD EL	PK–05	321	45%	40%
SANCHEZ EL	PK–05	378	42%	42%
HARRIS J R EL	PK–05	288	37%	42%
MILBY H S	09–12	2,126	36%	35%
YES PREP - EAST END	06–12	1,014	27%	41%
DEADY MIDDLE	06–08	413	21%	38%
YES PREP EAST END EL	PK–04	607	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

16,780

Median Income

$45K

Homeownership

38%

Median Age

34.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 77012 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 77012 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 77012 is approximately $155K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 77012 in Houston has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.