Livability Score

54
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Kolache Factory
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fioza
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Butler Stadium
Stadium
Emmit's Place
Nightclub
La Sierra
Nightclub
Food and Drink (22) F
Ralston
Alcohol
Beverage Mart
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Frenchy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Post Oak Daiquiri
Bar
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cozy Corner
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
El Costeñito
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Tresslife Weavery and Braid Bar
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Lo Price Liquor & Tobacco
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
La Monarca Michoacana #6
Sweets
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Windsor Village Community Center
Community Centre
Leiv & Betty Platou Community Center
Community Centre
Almeda Community Center
Community Centre
Plex
Gym
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Fiesta
Grocery Store
Joe V's Smart Shop
Grocery Store
La Michoacana Meat Market
Grocery Store
Foodarama
Grocery Store
Foodarama
Grocery Store
Juicy Crawfish
Seafood
Kroger
Grocery Store
Randalls
Grocery Store
Joe V's
Grocery Store
Parks (57) F
Cambridge Village Park
Park
Windsor Village Park
Park
Brentwood Park
Park
Wildheather Park
Park
Townwood Park
Park
Blue Ridge (County) Park
Park
Willow Waterhole Greenway
Park
Rita Woodward Environmental Nature Park
Park
Chimney Rock Park
Park
Lee Hager Park
Park
Haviland Park
Park
Blueridge Park
Park
South Main Estates Park
Park
Maxie Park
Park
Willow Park
Park
Almeda Park
Park
South Post Oak Park
Park
Westbury Park
Park
Canterbury Village Park
Park
Godwin Park
Park
Fondren Park
Park
Buffalo Run Park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
E.R. and Ann Taylor Park
Park
Shops (18) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Zip In Zip Out
Convenience Store
Singh Mart
Convenience Store
Big Deal Furniture
Furniture
Concessions and Restrooms
Convenience Store
Gasmer Food Mart
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ross
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
The Samaritan Furniture
Furniture
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Singh Mart
Convenience Store
BuzzyBee
Convenience Store
Star Stop
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Ace Imagewear
Clothing
Aaron's
Furniture
Texas Swim Shop
Clothing
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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 F

Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Southwest.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Missouri City Park & Ride
Bus Station
West Loop Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0% D+
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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 A+

The cost of living in Southwest is 90/100 - which is 3% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
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

Southwest crime rates are 4,147 per 100k, which is 52% higher than Texas
Property Crime
3,216 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
931 crimes per 100k F
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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 D+

The median income in Southwest is $48,850 - which is 11% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$48,850 F
Unemployment Rate
7.2% F
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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 F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Houston Fire Department Station 59
Fire Station
Houston Police Department
Police
Houston Police Department - Hiram Clarke
Police
Menninger Clinic
Hospital
Houston Fire Station Number 48
Fire Station
Caring Foot & Ankle Specialists
Clinic
Houston Fire Department Station 47
Fire Station
Tooth Tales Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Houston Fire Department Station 80
Fire Station
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Randalls Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sanitas Medical Center
Doctor
Houston Fire Department Station 21
Fire Station
Joseph S. Goetz, M.D. Eye Physician and Surgeon
Doctor
Missouri City Fire and Rescue Services Station 2
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Brae Valley Surgical Center
Clinic
Houston Police Department - Fondren Patrol
Police
Houston Fire Station Number 62
Fire Station
Houston Fire Department Station 82
Fire Station
Houston Fire Department Station 82
Fire Station
Meyerland Family Dentistry
Dentist
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 A+

Southwest home prices are $102,760 - which is 28% lower than Texas
Home Price
$102,760 F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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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 F

The Southwest graduation rate is 70% - which is 10% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (29) D-
Grissom El
Lawson Middle
Windsor Village El
Reve Preparatory Charter School
Montgomery El
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr
Hines-Caldwell
Hobby El
The Imani School
Yes Prep - Southwest
Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad
Accelerated Int Charter School
Meyerpark El
Robert M Beren Academy
Petersen El
Varnett Charter School
Ridgegate El
Anderson El
Fondren El
Fort Bend Isd Early Literacy Center
Ridgemont El
Foerster El
Trafton Academy
Red El
Briargate El
High Schools (9) F
Victory Preparatory Academy South
Madison H S
Yes Prep - Southwest
Robert M Beren Academy
Westbury H S
New Beginners Preparatory
Christa Mcauliffe Middle
Harmony School Of Ingenuity-Houston
Willowridge H S
The Emery/Weiner Center For Jewish Education
The Emery/Weiner School
Westbury Christian School
St Catherines Montessori
See more Southwest education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Midtown (A+)

2. West University (A+)

3. Rice (A+)

4. Greater Memorial (A+)

5. Montrose (A+)

ratings A

Southwest has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (2)
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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Southwest, Houston, TX Area Guide

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Southwest Area Facts

  • Southwest has a Livability Score of 54/100, which is considered below average
  • Southwest crime rates are 28% lower than the Houston average
  • Cost of living in Southwest is 11% lower than the Houston average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Southwest? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cambridge Village Park
      Windsor Village Park
      Brentwood Park
      Wildheather Park
      Townwood Park
      Blue Ridge (County) Park
      Willow Waterhole Greenway
      Rita Woodward Environmental Nature Park

      Entertainment

      Butler Stadium
      Emmit's Place
      La Sierra

      Food & Drink

      Ralston
      Beverage Mart
      Subway
      Frenchy's
      Subway
      Post Oak Daiquiri
      Baskin-Robbins
      Church's Chicken

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwest? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Southwest.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southwest? The cost of living in Southwest is 90/100 - which is 3% lower than Texas.
      Southwest
      90

      10% less 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 Southwest? Southwest crime rates are 4,147, which are 52% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      4,147 per 100k people

      78% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      78% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Southwest? The median income in Southwest is $48,850 which is 11% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $48,85012% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,56231% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      54% higher than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Southwest a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Southwest home prices? Southwest home prices are $102,760 - which is 28% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $102,76044% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9571% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Southwest have good schools? The Southwest graduation rate is 70% - which is 10% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Southwest a good place to live? Southwest has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      2 total surveys

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