Houston, Texas · ZIP 77074

Houston — ZIP 77074

Houston (77074) 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 $213K.

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 index59/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency40%

Schools nearby14

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100

Typical home value$213K

Median rent$1,266/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

$213K

Median Rent

$1,266/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
KIPP CONNECT HOUSTON PRI	PK–05	1,056	61%	59%
KIPP CONNECT PREPARATORY	06–12	979	47%	61%
ENERGIZED FOR STEM ACADEMY H S	09–12	520	46%	49%
STEP CHARTER II	KG–08	324	42%	47%
YES PREP - GULFTON	06–12	1,039	41%	40%
ENERGIZED FOR STEM ACADEMY MIDDLE	06–08	335	40%	39%
SUTTON EL	PK–05	833	37%	41%
MCNAMARA EL	PK–05	916	36%	40%
BONHAM EL	PK–05	940	30%	33%
ETOILE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–08	676	27%	42%
BAKER-RIPLEY CHARTER SCHOOL	PK–05	398	27%	27%
SUGAR GROVE ACADEMY	06–08	777	22%	28%
LONG ACADEMY	06–12	680	17%	26%
SHARPSTOWN H S	09–12	1,689	14%	23%

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

37,467

Median Income

$48K

Homeownership

33%

Median Age

33.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 77074 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 77074 has a school score of 59/100. 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 77074 is approximately $213K. 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 77074 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.