Question 1

Is 77083 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77083 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 77083 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 77083?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77083 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 77083. 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, 77083 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 77083?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 77083 is approximately $264K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 77083 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 77083 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 77083 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77083 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, 77083 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
KIPP UNITY PRI	PK–05	—	—	—
ILTEXAS WESTPARK MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
HOUSTON CLASSICAL	PK–05	—	—	—
KILLOUGH MIDDLE	07–08	—	—	—
LIESTMAN EL	PK–04	—	—	—
MAHANAY EL	PK–04	—	—	—
PETROSKY EL	PK–04	—	—	—
ALBRIGHT MIDDLE	07–08	—	—	—
HEARNE EL	PK–04	—	—	—
HICKS EL	PK–04	—	—	—
TAYLOR H S	09–12	—	—	—
DEDRE' & ELLA JEFFERSON EARLY LEARNING CENTER	PK–PK	—	—	—
KERR H S	09–12	—	—	—
HODGES BEND MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
MARY AUSTIN HOLLEY EL	PK–05	—	—	—
ARIZONA FLEMING EL	PK–05	—	—	—
MISSION WEST EL	PK–05	—	—	—
MISSION BEND GLEN EL	PK–05	—	—	—