Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
The Teahouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Teahouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Brasserie 19
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Yellow Cup
Coffee Shop
Agora
Coffee Shop
CoCos Crepes
Coffee Shop
Common Bond
Coffee Shop
Brasil
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Merchant
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Z Pizza
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) F
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Museum
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Museum
Rienzi
Museum
Copper Statue
Attraction
Eastern Glades
Attraction
Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX
Cinema
IPIC Houston
Cinema
Magic Island
Theatre Arts
Granger Stadium
Stadium
Wildfish Theatre
Theatre Arts
Stages Theatre
Theatre Arts
Papi's
Nightclub
Museum of Printing History
Museum
Menil Collection
Museum
The Big Easy
Nightclub
Houston Center for Photography
Art Gallery
Cy Twombly Gallery
Museum
Dan Flavin Installation at Richmond Hall
Museum
Menil Drawing Institute
Art Gallery
Rothko Chapel
Museum
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
Museum
Main Street Theater
Theatre Arts
Art Car Museum
Museum
Rice Stadium
Stadium
African Art Center
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (33) D-
XX3
Bar
Whataburger
Fast Food
Downing Street Social Club
Bar
Richard's Spirits and Fine Wines
Alcohol
Crú Food & Wine Bar
Bar
Kirby Ice House
Bar
Zoës Kitchen
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Piada Italian Street Food
Fast Food
The Cellar Bar
Bar
Pollo Bravo
Fast Food
Spec's
Alcohol
Sunrise Taquitos Mexican Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Scott Gertner's Rhythm Room
Bar
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Kolache Factory
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Torchy's Tacos
Fast Food
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
Jamba
Fast Food
Costco Food Court
Fast Food
Jason's Deli
Deli
Fitness (13) A+
River Oaks Community Center
Community Centre
SoulCycle
Gym
Revolution Studio
Gym
Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Community Centre
Christian Community Service Center
Community Centre
Babu Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
The Gym HTX
Gym
Equinox
Gym
Metropolitan Multi-Services Center
Community Centre
Revolution Studio
Gym
Our Texas
Community Centre
BIG Power Yoga
Gym
The Core
Gym
West University Community Building and Senior Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
The Bar Method
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Kim Barbell
Gym
Itallian Cultural & Community Center
Community Centre
Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center
Gym
Mayweather Boxing+ Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) C-
Urban Harvest - Houston Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Stone Mill Bakers
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
French Gourmet Bakery
Bakery
Central Market
Grocery Store
Dessert Gallery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Common Bond
Bakery
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Crave Cupcakes
Bakery
Michael's Cookie Jar
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Three Brothers Bakery
Bakery
Randalls
Grocery Store
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bakery
Tiny's Milk & Cookies
Bakery
Randalls
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Corner Bakery
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (36) A+
Sleepy Hollow Park
Park
Olympia Park
Park
Ella Lee Park
Park
Rebecca Meyer Park
Park
Mary Elliott Park
Park
River Oaks Park
Park
Taub Baseball Field
Park
Delmonte Park
Park
Homewood Park
Park
Hogg Bird Sanctuary at Memorial Park
Park
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Park
Pine Valley Park
Park
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Park
Levy Park
Park
Live Oak Park
Park
Junior League Park and walking Trail
Park
Clements Spaceway
Park
Post Oak Park East
Park
Autry Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Amegy Tower Park
Park
Post Oak Park
Park
Penwell Tower Park
Park
Camp Logan Park
Park
Nellie Keyes Park
Park
Shops (117) C+
Blow Dry Bar
Hairdresser
Tootsies
Clothing
Isle Pedispa
Beauty
milk + honey spa
Beauty
Shops at Arrive
Mall
Cottage Shop
Gift Shop
Twin Oaks Cleaners
Furniture
Janus et Cie
Furniture
Cotton Club
Clothing
Deutch Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Anita Ricca Natural Skin Care
Beauty
007 Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Z Gallerie
Furniture
Salon Vive
Hairdresser
Banana Republic
Clothing
Sephora
Beauty
Lush
Beauty
Shell Food Mart
Convenience Store
Brighton Collectibles
Fashion
Circle K
Convenience Store
CBD Kratom
Nutrition Supplements
Nailtime
Beauty
Crate & Barrel
Furniture
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Rice (A+)

2. Greater Heights (A+)

3. Medical (A+)

4. Galleria-Uptown (A+)

5. West University (B+)

commute C+

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in River Oaks.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations B+
Memorial Drive @ South Picnic Lane
Bus Stop
Flixbus Houston Uptown - Upper Kirby
Bus Stop
Uptown Park (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Uptown Park (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Four Oaks (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Four Oaks (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Ambassador (Northbound)
Bus Stop
San Felipe (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Ambassador (Southbound)
Bus Stop
San Felipe (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Guilford (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Guilford (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Westheimer/Galleria (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Westheimer/Galleria (Southbound)
Bus Stop
West Alabama/Galleria
Bus Stop
Richmond (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Washington Ave @ Jackson Hill St
Bus Stop
Richmond (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Lines 20, 47
Bus Stop
Lined 33, 47, 70, 84
Bus Stop
Shelter A
Bus Stop
Line 47
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #19
Bus Stop
Westheimer Rd @ Whitney St
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #20
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Far North (A+)

2. East End (A+)

3. Rice (A+)

4. Montrose (A+)

5. Rice Military (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in River Oaks is 152/100 - which is 64% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Southwest (A+)

2. Pasadina (A+)

3. Northwest (A+)

4. Westchase (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

crime F

River Oaks crime rates are 7,641 per 100k, which is 180% higher than Texas
Property Crime
7,196 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
445 crimes per 100k D
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. West University (B-)

2. Midtown (D+)

3. Far Northeast (D)

4. Greater Memorial (F)

5. Pasadina (F)

employment A+

The median income in River Oaks is $130,337 - which is 138% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$130,337 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Far Northeast (A+)

2. Montrose (A+)

3. Midtown (A+)

4. Medical (A)

5. West Houston (A)

health B-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Lice Care Solutions Houston
Clinic
Haven Dentistry
Dentist
Our Children's Dentist & Orthodontist
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Baylor Medicine Family Clinic
Clinic
Bayou City Dermatology
Doctor
Houston Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Memorial Hermann Imaging Center
Clinic
Caroline C. Johnson DDS
Dentist
Entrust Immediate Care
Clinic
Costco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mint Dental Works - Houston
Dentist
Equity Urgent Care
Clinic
Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Clinic
Baylor Family Practice
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Smile Direct Club
Dentist
Richard B. Pesikoff, M.D. & Associates
Doctor
Restore Hyper Wellness & Cryotherapy
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Premiere Surgical Arts
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Downtown (A-)

2. Galleria-Uptown (A-)

3. Greater Heights (A-)

4. Medical (A-)

5. Midtown (A-)

housing B+

River Oaks home prices are $623,948 - which is 337% higher than Texas
Home Price
$623,948 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Greater Heights (A+)

2. Midtown (A+)

3. Far Northeast (A+)

4. Rice Military (A+)

5. Westchase (A+)

schools A+

The River Oaks graduation rate is 97% - which is 25% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (8) D-
St Luke'S Day School
River Oaks El
The House At Pooh Corner
St Anne Catholic School
Avondale House
A+ Unlimited Potential
Center For Hearing And Speech
Lanier Middle
Memorial El
Elevate Collegiate
St Stephen'S Episcopal School
St Theresa Catholic School
The Kipling School
Wilson Montessori
The Village Montessori School
Poe El
Southampton Montessori School
The Fay School
Annunciation Orthodox School
St Michael Catholic School - Houston
West University El
Xavier Educational Academy
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
The Harris School
Tanglewood Middle
High Schools (2) F
Lamar H S
Avondale House
St Thomas High School
H S For Law And Justice
Xavier Educational Academy
Challenge Early College H S
Perfor & Vis Arts H S
Carnegie Vanguard H S
The Gateway Academy
The Post Oak School
Episcopal High School
T H Rogers School
Hcc Life Skills Program
The Awty International School
Houston Heights Charter School
The Crossroads School
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton
Houston Academy For International Studies
Burnett-Bayland Rehabilitation Center
Heights H S
Excel Academy Education Transition Center
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Midtown (A+)

2. West University (A+)

3. Rice (A+)

4. Greater Memorial (A+)

5. Montrose (A+)

ratings A+

River Oaks has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Far Northeast (A+)

2. Greater Memorial (A+)

3. Westchase (A+)

4. West University (A+)

5. Montrose (A+)

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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in River Oaks? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sleepy Hollow Park
      Olympia Park
      Ella Lee Park
      Rebecca Meyer Park
      Mary Elliott Park
      River Oaks Park
      Taub Baseball Field
      Delmonte Park

      Entertainment

      Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
      Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
      Rienzi
      Copper Statue
      Eastern Glades
      Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX
      IPIC Houston
      Magic Island

      Food & Drink

      XX3
      Whataburger
      Downing Street Social Club
      Richard's Spirits and Fine Wines
      Crú Food & Wine Bar
      Kirby Ice House
      Zoës Kitchen
      Jack in the Box

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in River Oaks? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in River Oaks.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in River Oaks? The cost of living in River Oaks is 152/100 - which is 64% higher than Texas.
      River Oaks
      152

      52% more expensive than average

      Houston
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in River Oaks? River Oaks crime rates are 7,641, which are 180% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      7,641 per 100k people

      229% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      229% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in River Oaks? The median income in River Oaks is $130,337 which is 138% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $130,337136% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $101,821241% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is River Oaks a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cornerstone Hospital Houston – Bellaire
      Plaza Specialty Hospital
      Texas Heart Institute - Denton A. Cooley Building
      Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire
      Westbridge Recovery Center, Inc
      Spring Cypress Modern Dentistry
      Genesis Medical Group - Tomball
      SteadFast Primary Care

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Bayou City Dermatology
      K & N Pediatric Therapy Centers
      Clear Lake Foot & Ankle Specialist
      Texas Children's Health Center Clear Lake
      Texas Cardiology Associates of Houston
      MedSpring Urgent Care of Kingwood
      Night Light Pediatric Urgent Care
      North Cypress Physicians Center - Fairfield Plaza

      B+ Housing

      What are River Oaks home prices? River Oaks home prices are $623,948 - which is 337% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $623,948238% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,21128% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      27% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does River Oaks have good schools? The River Oaks graduation rate is 97% - which is 25% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      63%

      31% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is River Oaks a good place to live? River Oaks has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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