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Is Atascocita a Good Place to Live? Atascocita, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Atascocita ranks #569 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #257 of 524 smaller cities and #29 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($118,226, #92 of 524) and low poverty (7.4%, #130 of 524), and trails on long commutes (35.4 min, #500 of 524).
Atascocita by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Atascocita's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Atascocita: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Atascocita safe?
What is the cost of living in Atascocita?
Atascocita's cost of living index is 98.6, 1% below the US level of 100 and #613 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,849/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $307,522, 3% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Atascocita | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 98.6#613 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $307,522#400 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,808/mo#583 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $307,400#549 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,849/mo#1003 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.6x#65 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 18.8%#317 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Atascocita housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Atascocita is in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Atascocita safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Atascocita alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Atascocita crime rate or rank it on safety. Texas as a whole records 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Atascocita?
The median household in Atascocita earns $118,226, 54% above the US figure of $76,827 and 62% above Texas ($73,035). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Atascocita | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $118,226#171 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.4%#274 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Atascocita?
The median resident of Atascocita is 35.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 38.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #492 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 82.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Atascocita | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 35.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 38.9%#492 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 82.5% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Atascocita's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Atascocita to describe its public schools. 35.3% of adults are obese and 10.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Atascocita | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 35.3%#796 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.1%#419 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16%#410 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 15%#1077 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Atascocita?
The average commute in Atascocita is 35.4 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.9% of workers take transit and 12.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Atascocita scores 8.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 84.4°F and winters 55.6°F, with 51.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Atascocita | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 35.4 min#1268 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 15.6%#1234 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 77.1% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.9% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 12.3% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.1#1031 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.8 | 43.7 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 67.8 | 47.6 | 3 |
| Mar | 74 | 53.6 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 80.1 | 59.8 | 4 |
| May | 86.9 | 67.8 | 5 |
| Jun | 92.3 | 73.7 | 6 |
| Jul | 94.5 | 75.7 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 94.9 | 75.4 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 90.4 | 70.6 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 82.8 | 60.9 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 72.6 | 51.5 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 65.3 | 45.6 | 4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Houston Intercontinental Airport.
| Measure | Atascocita | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 70.5°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 84.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 55.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 51.8 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Houston Intercontinental Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Atascocita?
Harris County's air had a median air quality index of 62, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 38 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Harris County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 77% of US counties.
| Measure | Atascocita | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 62#1027 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 38#1039 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.21%#987 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Harris County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Harris County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.051% | 86% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.13% | 86% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0075% | 45% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Atascocita compare with similar-size cities?
Atascocita is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #257 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 99,354.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atascocita, TXPop. 99,354 | #569 | 57.0 | $118,226 | $1,849/mo | no data | 35.4 min |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #346 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 | 21.2 min |
| Yuma, AZPop. 100,139 | #1169 | 46.1 | $65,482 | $1,114/mo | 353 | 18.4 min |
| Federal Way, WAPop. 99,493 | #770 | 53.8 | $86,909 | $1,797/mo | 353 | 32.1 min |
| Longmont, COPop. 99,406 | #354 | 60.8 | $90,671 | $1,816/mo | 350 | 24.5 min |
| Kenosha, WIPop. 99,372 | #583 | 56.9 | $71,239 | $1,186/mo | 324 | 23.6 min |
| Fayetteville, ARPop. 99,319 | #539 | 57.4 | $62,695 | $1,065/mo | 446 | 18.5 min |
| Vista, CAPop. 99,114 | #657 | 55.7 | $94,975 | $2,249/mo | 208 | 26.7 min |
| Suffolk, VAPop. 98,796 | #636 | 56.0 | $92,666 | $1,563/mo | 365 | 30.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Atascocita compare with the rest of Texas?
Atascocita ranks #29 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 57 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 62% above the Texas median. Homes are 3% above the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Austin, TXPop. 979,539 | … #25 | 58.1 | $93,658 | $1,729/mo | 422 |
| North Richland Hills, TXPop. 70,780 | #26 | 57.4 | $97,305 | $1,704/mo | 151 |
| Irving, TXPop. 256,492 | #27 | 57.3 | $81,830 | $1,619/mo | 268 |
| Denton, TXPop. 152,866 | #28 | 57.3 | $76,019 | $1,420/mo | 205 |
| Atascocita, TXPop. 99,354 | #29 | 57.0 | $118,226 | $1,849/mo | no data |
| Midland, TXPop. 136,640 | #30 | 56.9 | $89,585 | $1,434/mo | 352 |
| Little Elm, TXPop. 54,820 | #31 | 56.7 | $119,219 | $1,953/mo | part year |
| Conroe, TXPop. 102,360 | #32 | 56.2 | $76,206 | $1,393/mo | 263 |
| Euless, TXPop. 60,421 | #33 | 55.8 | $82,167 | $1,690/mo | 159 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Atascocita among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Atascocita's score calculated?
Atascocita scores 57 out of 100, #569 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Atascocita. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
72.4 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Atascocita. Similar-size median 58.9.
57.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Atascocita's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
63.3 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Atascocita. Similar-size median 56.1.
78.0 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Atascocita. Similar-size median 50.0.
31.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Atascocita's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
37.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
19.5 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Atascocita alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Atascocita.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Atascocita.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Atascocita's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Atascocita has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Atascocita
Is Atascocita, TX a good place to live?
Atascocita ranks #569 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #257 of 524 smaller cities and #29 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($118,226, #92 of 524) and low poverty (7.4%, #130 of 524), and trails on long commutes (35.4 min, #500 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Atascocita?
Atascocita's cost of living index is 98.6, 1% below the US level of 100 and #613 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,849/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $307,522, 3% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
Is Atascocita safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Atascocita alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Atascocita crime rate or rank it on safety. Texas as a whole records 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Atascocita?
The median household in Atascocita earns $118,226, 54% above the US figure of $76,827 and 62% above Texas ($73,035). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Atascocita?
Median rent in Atascocita is $1,849/mo (Census), #1003 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,808/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Atascocita?
Zillow's typical home value in Atascocita is $307,522, down 1.7% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $307,400.
How are the public schools in Atascocita?
We have too few school records for Atascocita to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Atascocita?
The average commute is 35.4 minutes, #1268 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 15.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Atascocita?
Atascocita averages 70.5°F over the year, 84.4°F in summer and 55.6°F in winter, with 51.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Atascocita walkable?
Atascocita scores 8.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Atascocita at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Harris County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 77% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Atascocita?
Harris County's air had a median air quality index of 62, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 38 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Atascocita?
Atascocita has 99,354 residents. The median resident of Atascocita is 35.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 38.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #492 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 82.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Atascocita compare with the rest of Texas?
Atascocita ranks #29 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 57 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 62% above the Texas median. Homes are 3% above the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Atascocita?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Atascocita's population of 99,354 are Boca Raton, FL (#346 overall), Yuma, AZ (#1169 overall), Federal Way, WA (#770 overall), Longmont, CO (#354 overall), and Kenosha, WI (#583 overall). Atascocita is #569.