Livability Score

73
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Walnut Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Teahouse Tapioca and Tea
Coffee Shop
JuiceLand
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Teahouse
Coffee Shop
Rice Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Ambassador Cafe
Coffee Shop
Little Kitchen HTX
Coffee Shop
Twiga Café
Coffee Shop
Albert and Hazel Herzstein Trading Post
Coffee Shop
Cypress Circle Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Ginger Kale
Coffee Shop
Pinewood Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Z Pizza
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Leonelli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (17) A+
Main Street Theater
Theatre Arts
Rice Stadium
Stadium
Reckling Park
Stadium
Lucian and Nancy Morrison Theater
Theatre Arts
Rice University Track and Soccer Stadium
Stadium
The Big Easy
Nightclub
Frog Wall
Attraction
Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum
Museum
Domestic Goat
Zoo
Dinosaurs at the Houston Zoo
Attraction
Houston Zoo
Zoo
NRG Stadium
Stadium
NRG Astrodome
Stadium
Magic Island
Theatre Arts
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wortham Giant Screen Theatre
Cinema
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Zoo
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Museum
Brown Auditorium Theater
Theatre Arts
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Museum
Museum of Health & Medical Science
Museum
Copper Statue
Attraction
Weather Station
Attraction
Flow Works
Attraction
Eco Station
Attraction
Food and Drink (29) A+
Whataburger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Total Wine & More
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
WingStreet
Fast Food
Chocolate Bar
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Little Woodrow's
Bar
Van Leeuwen
Sweets
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Mendocino Farms
Fast Food
The Gorgeous Gael
Bar
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
The Roost
Bar
Velvet Taco
Fast Food
The Halal Guys
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) C-
LA Fitness
Gym
John L. Cox Fitness Center
Gym
Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center
Gym
Our Texas
Community Centre
UTHealth Recreation Center
Community Centre
West University Community Building and Senior Center
Community Centre
The Jung Center
Community Centre
Itallian Cultural & Community Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Community Centre
Asia Society Texas Center
Community Centre
Christian Community Service Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Revolution Studio
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
River Oaks Community Center
Community Centre
The Montrose Center
Community Centre
The Core
Gym
The Bar Method
Gym
Texans Fit
Gym
Shape Community Center
Community Centre
Metropolitan Multi-Services Center
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
The Gym HTX
Gym
Equinox
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Randalls 1061
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Fiesta
Grocery Store
Tiny's Milk & Cookies
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Moeller's Bakery
Bakery
Dessert Gallery
Bakery
Randalls
Grocery Store
Three Brothers Bakery
Bakery
Michael's Cookie Jar
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
French Gourmet Bakery
Bakery
Stone Mill Bakers
Bakery
Urban Harvest - Houston Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Common Bond
Bakery
Central Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Randalls
Grocery Store
Parks (38) A+
Braeswood Park
Park
Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham Park
Park
Whitt Johnson Park
Park
West Quadrangle
Park
Barker Field
Park
Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park
Park
Central Quadrangle
Park
South College Field
Park
Ray Courtyard
Park
Lovett Pasture
Park
Rice Physics Quad
Park
Graduate Student Commons
Park
Fleming Park
Park
Fannin-Greenbriar Triangle
Park
Keck Field
Park
Academic Quadrangle
Park
Fire Truck Park
Park
Treehouse field
Park
Herztein Field
Park
Wier Park
Park
Engineering Quadrangle
Park
Duncan Hall Field
Park
Sallyport Field
Park
Rice Founder's Court
Park
Lovett Field
Park
Shops (27) A+
Shell
Convenience Store
Houston Computer Help
Electronics
Barnes & Noble
Books
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Loft
Clothing
Banana Republic
Clothing
Meli-Melo
Gift Shop
Tecovas
Shoes
Bluemercury
Beauty
Cru Home
Interior Decoration
Athleta
Clothing
Warby Parker
Optician
Altar'd State
Clothing
tasc Performance
Clothing
Lily Rain
Gift Shop
Gap
Clothing
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Face Haus
Beauty
Madison Reed
Hairdresser
drybar
Hairdresser
Mecox Gardens
Interior Decoration
Sephora
Beauty
The Pretty Kitty
Beauty
MAC Cosmetics
Beauty
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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, 8.8% take public transportation in Medical.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations A+
Pressler St @ Holcombe Blvd
Bus Stop
Holcombe Blvd @ Main St
Bus Stop
Main St @ Holcombe Blvd
Bus Stop
TMC Transit Center
Bus Station
Holcombe Blvd @ Fannin St
Bus Stop
TMC Transit Center
Bus Station
POST OFFICE & POLICE DEP.
Bus Stop
TMC Transit Center
Transit Station
Shuttle Bus Stop #2
Bus Stop
RICE STADIUM
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #1
Bus Stop
ACC (Glasscock)
Bus Stop
Shelter C
Bus Stop
3
Bus Stop
Shelter B
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #4
Bus Stop
Dryden/TMC
Transit Station
Smith Lands
Transit Station
Shelter A
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #17
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #5
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #16
Bus Stop
RMC ( BOOKSTORE & COFFEEHOUSE)
Bus Stop
Stop#6
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #18
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.8% B+
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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 B+

The cost of living in Medical is 104/100 - which is 13% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
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

Medical crime rates are 8,603 per 100k, which is 215% higher than Texas
Property Crime
7,165 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,438 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 A

The median income in Medical is $71,233 - which is 30% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$71,233 B-
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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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 A-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (30)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Baylor Saint Luke’s Emergency Center–Holcombe
Clinic
Spencer R. Berthelsen, M.D., Main Campus
Clinic
Gramercy Outpatient Surgery Center
Clinic
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Hospital
Shriners Hospitals for Children — Houston
Hospital
Southside Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Randalls Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lovett Dental
Dentist
The Village Dentistry
Dentist
Memorial Eye Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Infinite Smiles Family Dentistry
Dentist
Houston Fire Department Station 33
Fire Station
Texas Heart Institute - Denton A. Cooley Building
Hospital
Houston Methodist Hospital
Hospital
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Hospital
Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center
Hospital
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
Hospital
MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center
Clinic
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Hospital
Southside Place Police Department
Police
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+

Medical home prices are $216,310 - which is 52% higher than Texas
Home Price
$216,310 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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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 C+

The Medical graduation rate is 94% - which is 21% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (10) F
Roberts El
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Rice Sch /La Escuela Rice
St Vincent De Paul Catholic School
Southampton Montessori School
Xavier Educational Academy
The Village Montessori School
West University El
St Mark'S Episcopal School
Pershing Middle
Twain El
Poe El
Jjaep Disciplinary School
Sheldon Jjaep
Alief Isd J J A E P
Hc Jjaep - Excel Academy
Excel Academy
Longfellow El
A+ Unlimited Potential
St Paul'S School
Presbyterian School
The Joy School
St Stephen'S Episcopal School
Montessori Country Day School
St Catherines Montessori
High Schools (7) F
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Xavier Educational Academy
Harris Co J J A E P
Excel Academy (Jjaep)
Excel Academy (Murworth)
Alief Isd J J A E P
Juvenile Justice Aep
Harris Co Jjaep
St Catherines Montessori
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Avondale House
Lamar H S
The Emery/Weiner School
The Post Oak School
The Emery/Weiner Center For Jewish Education
Perfor & Vis Arts H S
Episcopal High School
Challenge Early College H S
Harmony School Of Ingenuity-Houston
Hcc Life Skills Program
Young Women'S College Prep Academy
St Thomas Episcopal School
Energy Institute H S
Bellaire H S
Houston Academy For International Studies
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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+)

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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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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Medical? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Braeswood Park
      Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham Park
      Whitt Johnson Park
      West Quadrangle
      Barker Field
      Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park
      Central Quadrangle
      South College Field

      Entertainment

      Main Street Theater
      Rice Stadium
      Reckling Park
      Lucian and Nancy Morrison Theater
      Rice University Track and Soccer Stadium
      The Big Easy
      Frog Wall
      Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum

      Food & Drink

      Whataburger
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Total Wine & More
      Burger King
      WingStreet
      Chocolate Bar
      Chick-fil-A

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Medical? Of all people who commute, 8.8% take public transportation in Medical.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Medical? The cost of living in Medical is 104/100 - which is 13% higher than Texas.
      Medical
      104

      4% 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 Medical? Medical crime rates are 8,603, which are 215% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      8,603 per 100k people

      270% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      270% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Medical? The median income in Medical is $71,233 which is 30% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $71,23329% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,55053% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Medical 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Medical home prices? Medical home prices are $216,310 - which is 52% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $216,31017% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07713% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      26%

      59% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Medical have good schools? The Medical graduation rate is 94% - which is 21% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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