1 census tracts · pop 5,114 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4/10
· range 4–4
High Oaks is a hispanic-white neighborhood in Houston with 1 census tract and a population of 5,114 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 69% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 34% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,499/month sits 10% higher than the Houston citywide average ($1,361).
Risk score
4
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
High Oaks vs HoustonHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
High Oaks scores 4/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does High Oaks compare to Houston overall?
High Oaks scores 1.2 points higher than Houston overall (2.8/10). Renters spend 69% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $1,499 vs $1,361.
Q3
What is the average rent in High Oaks?
Average gross rent in High Oaks is $1,499/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 69% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of High Oaks residents are renters?
87% of High Oaks households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Houston). The neighborhood has 5,114 residents.
Q5
How safe is High Oaks for landlords?
High Oaks carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Houston as a whole (2.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q6
What is the demographic breakdown of High Oaks?
High Oaks has 5,127 residents (Hispanic-White Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (42.4%), White (non-Hispanic) (35.9%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (15%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
