Question 1

Is 77081 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77081 in Houston has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Houston city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 77081 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 77081?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77081 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 77081. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 77081 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Houston. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 77081?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 77081 is approximately $254K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 77081 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 77081 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 77081 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77081 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Houston. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 77081 scores similarly to the middle tier of Houston neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
SER-NINOS CHARTER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
SER-NINOS CHARTER MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
SER-NINOS CHARTER EL II	PK–05	—	—	—
SER-NINOS CHARTER HIGH	09–11	—	—	—
AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE CHARTER SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
FRIENDS FOR LIFE MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
BENAVIDEZ EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BRAEBURN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
CUNNINGHAM EL	PK–05	—	—	—
ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY EL	KG–05	—	—	—
ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY INC MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
RODRIGUEZ EL	PK–05	—	—	—
CHALLENGE EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	—	—	—
ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY ECC	PK–PK	—	—	—
MISTRAL CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD	PK–KG	—	—	—