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Houston, Texas · ZIP 77020

Houston — ZIP 77020

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Houston (77020) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Houston. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $163K.

41OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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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 index60/100
Avg math proficiency36%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index61/100
Typical home value$163K
Median rent$1,943/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

$163K

Median Rent

$1,943/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
SCROGGINS ELPK–05287
57%
47%
ELIOT ELPK–05464
53%
49%
MARTINEZ R ELPK–05380
52%
47%
PUGH ELPK–05256
52%
52%
YES PREP - 5TH WARD06–12933
42%
42%
HENDERSON N ELPK–05251
32%
32%
ATHERTON ELPK–05450
27%
47%
BRUCE ELPK–05285
22%
42%
MICKEY LELAND COLLEGE PREP ACAD FOR YOUNG MEN06–12251
22%
47%
WHEATLEY H S09–12537
20%
25%
MCREYNOLDS MIDDLE06–08297
14%
28%

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.

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Demographics

Population

25,583

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

38.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 77020 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 77020 has a school score of 60/100. 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 77020 is approximately $163K. 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 77020 in Houston has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. 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.