Question 1

Is 77088 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77088 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 77088 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 77088?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77088 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 77088. 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, 77088 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 77088?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 77088 is approximately $217K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 77088 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 77088 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 77088 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77088 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, 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 69/100, 77088 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
CARVER H S FOR APPLIED TECH/ENGINEERING/ARTS	09–12	—	—	—
ANDERSON ACADEMY	01–04	—	—	—
EISENHOWER H S	09–12	—	—	—
GOODMAN EL	01–05	—	—	—
REECE ACADEMY	PK–KG	—	—	—
HARRIS EL	01–05	—	—	—
VINES EC/PK/K	PK–KG	—	—	—
HOUSTON ACADEMY	05–06	—	—	—
VICTORY EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	—	—	—
STOVALL EC/PK/K	PK–KG	—	—	—
CARAWAY EL	01–05	—	—	—
OSBORNE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
EILAND EL	PK–05	—	—	—
NITSCH EL	KG–05	—	—	—
KLEIN INT	06–08	—	—	—