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 (2) F
Aldine Nutrition
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Houston PREMIERE 15 Greenspoint
Cinema
M. O. Campbell Educational Center
Stadium
W W Thorne Stadium
Stadium
Chicas Cabaret
Nightclub
AISD Softball Field
Stadium
Elliott Lansford Baseball Field
Stadium
Lucky Land
Theme Park
Las Vegas Night Club
Nightclub
Food and Drink (23) D-
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Paleteria Real Michoacana
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Eskimo Hut Daquiris To Go
Alcohol
Bonfire Wings
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Pokrova Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Guerrerense
Grocery Store
Fiesta
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
La Michoacana Meat Market
Grocery Store
Parks (14) F
Buckboard Park
Park
Dow #1 Park
Park
Mueller Park
Park
Aldine Athletic Stadium
Park
Dylan Park
Park
Stuebner-Airline Park
Park
Dow #2 Park
Park
Keith-Wiess Park
Park
Melrose Park
Park
Doss Park
Park
Shops (35) A-
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Latinos Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Dynamic Car Stereo
Electronics
Aldine Mini Market
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Nancy's Beauty Salon
Beauty
Star Stop
Convenience Store
Hardy Express
Convenience Store
King Fuels
Convenience Store
Imperial Food Mart
Convenience Store
King Fuel
Convenience Store
Star Stop
Convenience Store
Gatewood Grocery
Convenience Store
Timewise
Convenience Store
Star Stop
Convenience Store
Belt 8 Travel Plaza
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Timewise
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
TS Nail & Spa
Beauty
Dillard's
Department Store
Foodmart
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
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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 A+

Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in Far North.
Public Transit Stops (38)
Stops & Stations A+
Sam Houston Pkwy @ Spence Rd
Bus Stop
Sam Houston Pkwy @ Atrium Dr
Bus Stop
Imperial Valley Dr @ Imperial Plaza Dr
Bus Stop
Imperial Valley Dr @ Imperial Plaza Dr
Bus Stop
Imperial Valley Dr @ Benmar Dr
Bus Stop
Imperial Valley Dr @ Benmar Dr
Bus Stop
Northpoint Dr @ Greenpoint Dr
Bus Stop
Greenpoint Dr @ Sam Houston Pkwy
Bus Stop
Imperial Valley Dr @ Seminar Dr
Bus Stop
North Fwy @ Aldine Bender Rd
Bus Stop
Imperial Valley Dr @ Seminar Dr
Bus Stop
Greenpoint Dr @ Sam Houston Pkwy
Bus Stop
North Fwy @ Gillespie Rd
Bus Stop
Greenpoint Dr @ Sam Houston Pkwy
Bus Stop
North Fwy @ Fallbrook Dr
Bus Stop
North Fwy @ Aldine Bender Rd
Bus Stop
North Fwy @ Gillespie Rd
Bus Stop
North Fwy @ Goodson Dr
Bus Stop
Greenpoint Dr @ Benmar Dr
Bus Stop
Greenpoint Dr @ Benmar Dr
Bus Stop
North Fwy @ Plaza Verde Dr
Bus Stop
North Fwy @ Northpoint Dr
Bus Stop
Sam Houston Pkwy @ Greenpoint Dr
Bus Stop
North Fwy @ West Dyna Dr
Bus Stop
Imperial Valley Dr @ Greens Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.5% C
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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 Far North is 82/100 - which is 11% 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

Far North crime rates are 8,227 per 100k, which is 201% higher than Texas
Property Crime
6,062 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,165 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 F

The median income in Far North is $30,316 - which is 45% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$30,316 F
Unemployment Rate
5.5% 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 C

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Houston Fire Department Station 74
Fire Station
Harris County Fire Department
Fire Station
Aldine Community Fire Department
Fire Station
Houston Police Department - Aldine Community
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Houston Police Department - Greenspoint
Police
Little York Fire Department
Fire Station
Little York Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
My Dentist
Dentist
Houston Fire Department Station 64
Fire Station
La Michoacana Medical Clinic
Clinic
Houston Fire Department Station 99
Fire Station
Total Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pristine Dental
Dentist
Doctors Clinic Houston
Clinic
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

Far North home prices are $52,586 - which is 63% lower than Texas
Home Price
$52,586 F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
1.7x (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 Far North graduation rate is 50% - which is 36% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
50% F
Elementary Schools (19) B-
Marcella El
Marcella Int
Genesis Campus
School Of Science And Technology Excellence
Black El
Thompson El
Bussey El
Odom El
De Santiago Ec/Pre-K Center
Eckert El
Eckert Int
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy
Greenspoint Ec/Pk/Kg School
Greenspoint El
Aldine Education Center
Stehlik El
Calvert El
Stehlik Int
Lane School
Macarthur Area Int
Reed Academy
Reed Academy
Raymond Academy
Yes Prep - North Central
Gray El
High Schools (8) F
Genesis Campus
Aldine H S
Aldine Ninth Grade School
Blanson Cte H S
Aldine Education Center
Lane School
Hall Center For Education
Yes Prep - North Central
Davis Ninth Grade
Davis H S Aldine
Avalos P-Tech School
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
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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 F

Far North has an overall rating of 21% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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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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Far North Area Facts

  • Far North has a Livability Score of 54/100, which is considered below average
  • Far North crime rates are 44% higher than the Houston average
  • Cost of living in Far North is 18% lower than the Houston average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Buckboard Park
      Dow #1 Park
      Mueller Park
      Aldine Athletic Stadium
      Dylan Park
      Stuebner-Airline Park
      Dow #2 Park
      Keith-Wiess Park

      Entertainment

      Houston PREMIERE 15 Greenspoint
      M. O. Campbell Educational Center
      W W Thorne Stadium
      Chicas Cabaret
      AISD Softball Field
      Elliott Lansford Baseball Field
      Lucky Land
      Las Vegas Night Club

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Paleteria Real Michoacana
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Church's Chicken
      Burger King
      Domino's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Far North? Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in Far North.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Far North? The cost of living in Far North is 82/100 - which is 11% lower than Texas.
      Far North
      82

      18% 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 Far North? Far North crime rates are 8,227, which are 201% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      8,227 per 100k people

      254% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      254% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Far North? The median income in Far North is $30,316 which is 45% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $30,31645% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $12,28759% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      18% higher than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Far North 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 Far North home prices? Far North home prices are $52,586 - which is 63% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $52,58672% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76120% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      27%

      58% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Far North have good schools? The Far North graduation rate is 50% - which is 36% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      50%

      40% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Far North a good place to live? Far North has an overall rating of 21% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      21%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      21%

      2 total surveys

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