Livability Score

61
/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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Pasadena Auxiliary Stadium
Stadium
McGuire Field
Stadium
Pasadena Little Theater
Theatre Arts
Armadilla Lanes
Bowling Alley
Great Silver Fleet Hangar - 1940 Air Terminal Museum
Museum
Pasadena Historical Museum
Museum
1940 Air Terminal Museum
Museum
Cinema Latino de Pasadena
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Whataburger
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Alamo Liquor
Alcohol
Taco Cabana
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Spec's
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Addis Liquor
Alcohol
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
La Nueva Michoacana Paleteria
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
Five Star Hamburgers
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Laredo Taco Company
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
La Michoacana Meat Market
Grocery Store
Arandas Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Fiesta
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
City Park
Park
Cristy Park
Park
South Houston City Park
Park
Freeway Manor Park
Park
Queens Park
Park
Wilson Memorial Park
Park
Meadow Creek Park
Park
Fairmont Park
Park
Cascade Park
Park
Strawberry Park
Park
Ray Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Oak Meadows Park
Park
Dow Park
Park
Gulf Palms Park
Park
Glenbrook Park
Park
Crenshaw Park
Park
Strawberry Glen Park
Park
Beverly Hills Park
Park
Charlton Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Gardens Park
Park
Blackhawk Park
Park
Reveille Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Fix Crap
Mall
Cavender's Boot City
Shoes
Boost Mobile: Pronto Wireless
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Foxx Beauty Supply
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
La Beauté Nails & Spa
Beauty
Conn's HomePlus
Houseware
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
PetSmart
Pets
Citi Trends
Clothing
Five Below
Discount Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Aaron's
Furniture
Ross
Department Store
MV Nails
Beauty
rue21
Clothing
K Furniture
Furniture
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Sandi's Alterations & Nail
Beauty
SOS Salon Unisex
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in South Houston.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Monroe Park & Ride
Bus Station
South Point Park & Ride
Bus Station
Fuqua Park & Ride
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in South Houston is 91/100 - which is 2% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

South Houston crime rates are 3,824 per 100k, which is 40% higher than Texas
Property Crime
3,202 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
621 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in South Houston is $45,038 - which is 18% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$45,038 F
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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health C

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
South Houston Fire Department
Fire Station
South Houston Police Department
Police
South Houston Fire Station
Fire Station
South Houston Police Station
Police
Houston Fire Department Station 52
Fire Station
Pasadena Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Clinica Corazon Hispano
Clinic
Houston Fire Department Station 29
Fire Station
Pasadena Fire Protection Service
Fire Station
Houston Police Department - Leija
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bayshore Medical Center
Hospital
Pasadena Police Department
Police
Pasadena Fire Department Station 7
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Surgery Specialty Hospitals of America
Hospital
Houston Police Department - Broadway Square
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Houston Fire Station Number 36;Houston Fire Department Station 36
Fire Station
Houston Police Department - Hobby Airport
Police
Houston Fire Department Station 81
Fire Station
Pasadena Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Houston Fire Department Station 61
Fire Station
City of Pasadena Fire Department
Fire Station
Pasadena Police Academy
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

South Houston home prices are $107,300 - which is 25% lower than Texas
Home Price
$107,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The South Houston graduation rate is 47% - which is 39% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
47% F
Elementary Schools (3) F
Matthys El
Pearl Hall El
South Houston El
L F Smith Elementary
Freeman El
Stevenson Middle
Lifehouse
St Augustine Catholic School
Earnesteen Milstead Middle
Rick Schneider Middle
Nelda Sullivan Middle
Patterson El
Garfield El
Williams Elementary
South Shaver El
Yes Prep - Hobby
Kipp Prime College Preparatory
Kipp Climb Academy
Kipp Climb Academy
Kipp Prime College Preparatory
Yes Prep - Southeast
Bailey El
Young El
Bonner El
Thomas Hancock El
High Schools (1) F
South Houston High School
Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby
Yes Prep - Southeast
Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena
Chavez H S
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S
Space City Preparatory
Faith Christian Academy
Guidance Center
Sam Rayburn H S
Tegeler Career Center
Pasadena High School
Pasadena Memorial H S
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical H S
Raul Yzaguirre School For Success
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ratings D+

South Houston has an overall rating of 56% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B-
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South Houston, TX Area Guide

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South Houston Area Facts

  • South Houston has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • South Houston crime rates are 40% higher than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in South Houston is 2% lower than the Texas average

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Why I Disliked the City of South Houston 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) When my son and his wife asked me to relocate to South Houston, I thought it would be a good move and full of opportunities, after all, Houston is a big city with lots of money. When I first arrived, I got a bad feeling right away as we drove into South Houston. I noticed a lot o ...Read More f low income housing and people just hanging out in the streets drinking beer and doing who knows what else, but I still decided to give the place a chance.

I found a job very quickly, and I must admit that Houston is ripe with job opportunities. Finding affordable housing in South Houston is not a problem but most of it is in poor areas of the city that are crime ridden. Public transportation is okay and getting around in South Houston is is relatively simple as long as you plan your trip, especially if you get a job outside of the city.

The main thing that turned me off about the city was the crime and the fact that a lot of the people were not very friendly. If you want to live in Houston, I recommend another area of town or city in the Houston area. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      City Park
      Cristy Park
      South Houston City Park
      Freeway Manor Park
      Queens Park
      Wilson Memorial Park
      Meadow Creek Park
      Fairmont Park

      Entertainment

      Veterans Memorial Stadium
      Pasadena Auxiliary Stadium
      McGuire Field
      Pasadena Little Theater
      Armadilla Lanes
      Great Silver Fleet Hangar - 1940 Air Terminal Museum
      Pasadena Historical Museum
      1940 Air Terminal Museum

      Food & Drink

      Whataburger
      Dairy Queen
      Jack in the Box
      Taco Bell
      Alamo Liquor
      Taco Cabana
      Subway
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Houston? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in South Houston.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower 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 South Houston? The cost of living in South Houston is 91/100 - which is 2% lower than Texas.
      South Houston
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Houston? South Houston crime rates are 3,824, which are 40% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      3,824 per 100k people

      65% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      65% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      48%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in South Houston? The median income in South Houston is $45,038 which is 18% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $45,03819% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,82540% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are South Houston home prices? South Houston home prices are $107,300 - which is 25% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $107,30042% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9965% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      19% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South Houston have good schools? The South Houston graduation rate is 47% - which is 39% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      47%

      43% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      19% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is South Houston a good place to live? South Houston has an overall rating of 56% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      56%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      4 total surveys

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