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Greatwood
  • Suburb of Houston, TX
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Suburb
Houston

Greatwood

#41 in Best Places to Retire in Texas
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      unavailable
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      unavailable
    12. Commute
      C+
    Greatwood is a suburb of Houston with a population of 12,437. Greatwood is in Fort Bend County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Greatwood offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Greatwood and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About Greatwood...
    Population
    12,437
    Suburb of
    Houston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $322,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,000
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      7%
    • Own
      93%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      43%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $148,047
    National
    $69,021
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