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Denver Harbor/Port Houston

Denver Harbor/Port Houston

Suburban Neighborhood in Houston, Texas

Harris County 77020, 77029

Neighborhood Reviews
3.4
$190,162 Average Value
$155 Average Price per Sq Ft
21 Homes For Sale

Near the Buffalo Bayou and Houston Ship Channel

Denver Harbor/Port Houston is a chill little place to live. At least that's how friends and family of Realtor Veronica Alarcon describe it. Alacron works for LPT Realty LLC and has sold homes in Texas for around 5 years. She says that an average day living here might look like hanging out at the neighborhood park and eating local. "They have great mom-and-pop shops. They are not like your big restaurants. Local people have owned them for a long time." The neighborhood’s name is a two-parter because it has two sections. In the southern section, near the Buffalo Bayou, it's very industrial, with an abundance of petrochemical and export companies. North of that, Denver Harbor/Port Houston becomes increasingly residential, with cozy neighborhood streets in a grid-style formation. Locals enjoy living just 5 miles east of downtown Houston. And while they have amenities close to home, a robust highway connection makes commuting quicker.

Denver Harbor/Port Houston is only a short drive to Downtown Houston and all of its amenities.
Denver Harbor/Port Houston is only a short drive to Downtown Houston and all of its amenities.
The port of Houston is an important part of the economy of Denver Harbor/Port Houston.
The port of Houston is an important part of the economy of Denver Harbor/Port Houston.
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William P. Hobby Airport is around 10 miles south

A railroad passes through the neighborhood creating the occasional train sound. Ride Metro has bus stops on Lyons Ave, Clinton Avenue, Market Street and more for commuter options, but most residents use their cars to get around town. Interstate 10 cuts through the neighborhood and Denver Harbor/Port Houston is in the Interstate 610 loop, Houston’s outermost beltway. On Sundays, local churches including La Roca Pentecostal Church on Hahlo Street and Iglesia Evangélica Cristiana Espiritual on Longview Street are gathering grounds. William P. Hobby Airport is around 10 miles south via I-610 when flights are needed. HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is just over 8 miles west in the Medical Center Area along I-10.

Denver Harbor residents benefit from METRO access.
Denver Harbor residents benefit from METRO access.
Denver Harbor/Port Houston residents gather at La Roca Pentecostal Church for worship.
Denver Harbor/Port Houston residents gather at La Roca Pentecostal Church for worship.
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A lion's share on Lyons Avenue

Lyons Avenue is the commercial corridor of Denver Harbor/Port Houston. Los Jacales Restaurant is a locally owned cantina-style restaurant that families have been supporting for a lifetime. Tortilleria La Espiga De Zacatecas is just down the street, and truly known for their fresh tortillas, as their name implies. The Azteca Farmers Market provides fresh fruits and veggies along with an overall unique shopping and vending experience shaped around Latin American cooking and cuisine. “They have all kinds of vendors that sell baked goods, crafts, chocolates, cheese things like that and it's open all the time,” Alacron says. Fiesta Mart is the go-to grocery chain for a familiar selection of pantry staples and produce. A CVS and Value Dollar also mix on Lyons Avenue. On Clinton Avenue, the Giant Texas Distillers offers behind-the-scenes tours of the establishment and distilling process complete with exclusive tastings.

Azteca Farmers Market is the where residents can go for a cultural experience.
Azteca Farmers Market is the where residents can go for a cultural experience.
The Value Dollar in Denver Harbor/Port Houston offers budget-friendly shopping options.
The Value Dollar in Denver Harbor/Port Houston offers budget-friendly shopping options.
Explore Texas Giant Distillery in Denver Harbor/Port Houston.
Explore Texas Giant Distillery in Denver Harbor/Port Houston.
Denver Harbor/Port Houston locals enjoy fresh tortillas from Tortilleria La Espiga De Zacatecas.
Denver Harbor/Port Houston locals enjoy fresh tortillas from Tortilleria La Espiga De Zacatecas.
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Family fun at Selena Quintanilla Perez Park

Selena Quintanilla Perez Park is at the heart of the neighborhood on Market Street. Named for the beloved late Tejano singer and Texas native, the park is known for being family friendly. Children ride their bikes on the paved trail and splash in the community pool. Barbecue grills and pavilions are there for casual gatherings and birthday parties. The park has seen significant investment. After a $1 million grounds makeover in 2022, it now includes two new playgrounds, a 100-yard football field and a T-ball area for the kiddos. Santos & Esther Nieto Park on Port Street is also popular for its splash pad for those extra hot Texas days.

Selena Quintanilla Perez Park's pool is the place to be on hot summer days.
Selena Quintanilla Perez Park's pool is the place to be on hot summer days.
Couples enjoy romantic picnics under the stars at Nieto Park.
Couples enjoy romantic picnics under the stars at Nieto Park.
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Colorful Craftsman-style homes in Denver Harbor/Port Houston

Residential streets flourish with tall oaks, offering shady spots along sidewalks for long strolls. Wrought iron gates wrap around well-kept yards, and small porches accent modest homes with unique touches, from string lights draped across the roof in May to wood paneling splashed with teal and purple. Various Craftsman and minimal traditionals line the streets, including larger two-stories and tiny-home-esque options. Residences that have been fully renovated sit next to those showing wear and tear. Depending on their condition and size, established properties mostly run from the mid $100,000s to $300,000s. Tear-down projects are making way for new construction in the modern-rowhouse, cottage and neo-traditional-style ranging from the high $200,000s to the mid-$300,000s. The CAP Score Crime Index for Denver Harbor/Port Houston is 5 out of 10, just slightly higher than the national average of 4 out of 10. Houston is strengthening its crime prevention city-wide through initiatives like neighborhood watch programs. Being a bayou-burb, the neighborhood is prone to flooding, and flood insurance would be wise.

There are home size options for all types of needs in Denver Harbor/Port Houston.
There are home size options for all types of needs in Denver Harbor/Port Houston.
Craftsman homes provide beautiful curb appeal in Denver Harbor/Port Houston.
Craftsman homes provide beautiful curb appeal in Denver Harbor/Port Houston.
New builds are popping up throughout Denver Harbor/Port Houston.
New builds are popping up throughout Denver Harbor/Port Houston.
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Studying at The Tuttle Neighborhood Library

Nearby facilities in the Houston Independent School District that students may attend are Eliot Elementary School, McReynolds Middle School and Wheatley High School. Both the elementary school, which earns a B minus rating from Niche, and the middle school, which scores a C minus, are inside the neighborhood. Wheatley High, which earns a C rating, is just outside its boundaries. Wheatley is a Title 1 school that offers extra support to students who are at risk of falling behind academically due to social or economic challenges. McReynolds Middle School teaches students a specific four-step mindfulness practice designed to reduce anxiety during exam season. The Tuttle Neighborhood Library on Kress Street offers a quiet place to study after school.

Families in Denver Harbor/Port Houston explore books at Tuttle Neighborhood Library.
Families in Denver Harbor/Port Houston explore books at Tuttle Neighborhood Library.
Eliot Elementary School hosts an annual science fair that amazes the community.
Eliot Elementary School hosts an annual science fair that amazes the community.
The robotics club at Mcreynolds Middle School competes in regional competitions.
The robotics club at Mcreynolds Middle School competes in regional competitions.
This is the entrance to Wheatley High School.
This is the entrance to Wheatley High School.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

William P Hobby

25 min drive

Bus

Lathrop St & Hillsboro St

Bus

Market St & Aleen St

Bus

Clinton Dr & Ssgt Macario Garcia Dr

Bus

Lathrop St & Old Clinton Rd

Bus

Lathrop St & Texarkana St

Bus

Lyons Ave & Shotwell St

Bus

Clinton Dr & Kress St Mb 1

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 32 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
7/1/2014 Niche Review
Our society isn't perfect. It really doesn't matter if a red light is not working.
3.0 Niche User
7/1/2014 Niche Review
It's so hot, until you don't know what to say.
2.0 Niche User
7/1/2014 Niche Review
it's so boring. I should get out while I can.
5.0 Current Resident
7/5/2017 Niche Review
I like that everything is so close in my neighborhood that I need to get to. Also it where most to all my family grew up and it is where I choose to stay.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Denver Harbor/Port Houston US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$196,000
Median Single Family Price
$197,495
Median Townhouse Price
$290,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$155
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Months of Supply
5.00
Median List Price
$214,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,196
Median Year Built
1947
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,125
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,636
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
14,802
Median Age
37
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$40,504
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,972

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
51.6%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1%
% Population in Labor Force
57.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

32 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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