Houston, Texas · ZIP 77044

Houston — ZIP 77044

Houston (77044) scores 42/100 — Below Average for Houston. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $287K.

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 index62/100

Avg math proficiency31%

Avg reading proficiency47%

Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100

Typical home value$287K

Median rent$1,854/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

$287K

Median Rent

$1,854/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
CENTENNIAL EL	PK–05	1,090	45%	65%
SUMMERWOOD EL	PK–05	644	41%	63%
H M CARROLL EL	01–05	536	36%	52%
C E KING H S	09–12	3,716	35%	29%
WOODCREEK MIDDLE	06–08	1,116	33%	48%
SHELDON LAKE EL	01–05	622	33%	41%
GARRETT EL	01–05	606	33%	36%
LAKESHORE EL	PK–05	862	27%	52%
L E MONAHAN EL	01–05	635	22%	34%
C E KING MIDDLE	06–08	1,359	18%	38%
MICHAEL R NULL MIDDLE	06–08	1,050	17%	33%
STEPHANIE CRAVENS EARLY CHILDHOOD	PK–KG	556	Not reported	Not reported
ISCHOOL HIGH - ATASCOCITA	09–12	148	Not reported	75%

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

55,746

Median Income

$95K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

33.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 77044 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 77044 has a school score of 62/100. 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 77044 is approximately $287K. 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 77044 in Houston has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. 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.