Question 1

Is 77099 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77099 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 77099 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 77099?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77099 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 77099. 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, 77099 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 77099?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 77099 is approximately $222K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 77099 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 77099 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 77099 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77099 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, 77099 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
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY-HOUSTON	09–12	—	—	—
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - HOUSTON	06–08	—	—	—
HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXPLORATION- HOUSTON	PK–05	—	—	—
KIPP ACADEMY MIDDLE	05–08	—	—	—
KIPP SHINE PREP	PK–04	—	—	—
KIPP HOUSTON H S	09–12	—	—	—
STEP CHARTER EL	KG–08	—	—	—
BOONE EL	KG–04	—	—	—
SMITH EL	PK–04	—	—	—
OLLE MIDDLE	07–08	—	—	—
KENNEDY EL	PK–04	—	—	—
HOLUB MIDDLE	07–08	—	—	—
CUMMINGS EL	PK–04	—	—	—
ALEXANDER EL	PK–04	—	—	—
KLENTZMAN INT	05–06	—	—	—
MATA INT	05–06	—	—	—
HORN EL	PK–04	—	—	—
MARIA DEL CARMEN MARTINEZ EARLY LEARNING CENTER	PK–PK	—	—	—