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Houston, Texas · ZIP 77023

Houston — ZIP 77023

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Houston (77023) scores 44/100 — 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 $252K.

44OUT 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 index66/100
Avg math proficiency41%
Avg reading proficiency53%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$252K
Median rent$1,375/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

$252K

Median Rent

$1,375/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

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
EASTWOOD ACADEMY09–12365
67%
87%
PROJECT CHRYSALIS MIDDLE06–08241
66%
85%
HENDERSON J ELPK–05443
49%
51%
LANTRIP ELPK–05405
47%
55%
CARRILLO ELPK–05346
47%
47%
CAGE ELPK–05319
47%
52%
KIPP EXPLORE ACADEMYPK–04756
41%
52%
KIPP INTREPID PREPARATORY05–08509
31%
51%
NAVARRO MIDDLE06–08400
26%
32%
AUSTIN H S09–121,181
17%
24%
KIPP EAST END H S09–12625
17%
46%

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

24,962

Median Income

$51K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

37 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 77023 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 77023 has a school score of 66/100. 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 77023 is approximately $252K. 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 77023 in Houston has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. 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.