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Greater Uptown
  • Neighborhood in Houston, TX
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Neighborhood

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

Greater Uptown is a neighborhood in Houston, Texas with a population of 16,880. Greater Uptown is in Harris County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Greater Uptown offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Greater Uptown there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Greater Uptown and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Greater Uptown are above average.

About

About Greater Uptown...
Population
16,880

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$978,221
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,414
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    48%
  • Own
    52%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    207.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    297.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,141.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    5,818.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    401.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$129,108
National
$69,021
Families with Children
19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    31%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

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