Houston, Texas · ZIP 77088

Houston — ZIP 77088

Houston (77088) 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 $216K.

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 proficiency32%

Avg reading proficiency41%

Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100

Typical home value$216K

Median rent$1,709/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

$216K

Median Rent

$1,709/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

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
NITSCH EL	KG–05	612	62%	60%
GOODMAN EL	01–05	585	45%	44%
EILAND EL	PK–05	564	43%	44%
VICTORY EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	442	42%	72%
ANDERSON ACADEMY	01–04	568	38%	45%
OSBORNE EL	PK–05	269	37%	52%
KLEIN INT	06–08	1,050	31%	39%
CARVER H S FOR APPLIED TECH/ENGINEERING/ARTS	09–12	708	22%	29%
HOUSTON ACADEMY	05–06	372	20%	30%
CARAWAY EL	01–05	553	17%	29%
HARRIS EL	01–05	448	17%	30%
EISENHOWER H S	09–12	2,262	13%	22%
VINES EC/PK/K	PK–KG	572	Not reported	Not reported
STOVALL EC/PK/K	PK–KG	450	Not reported	Not reported
REECE ACADEMY	PK–KG	402	Not reported	Not reported

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

54,115

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

32.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 77088 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 77088 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 77088 is approximately $216K. 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 77088 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.