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HomeNeighborhoodsIndependence Heights
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3.4/5

Independence Heights Report Card

77022 · Houston · 3,501 buildings tracked

B

Building Quality

Average building score

A

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

B

Maintenance

Violations per building

C

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

3,501

Violations

6,447

Complaints

12,236

Reviews

24

Crime Summary (12 Months)

754

Total Incidents

113

Violent

157

Property

0

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Low Activity
Violations/Bldg

1.8

Below avg

Complaints/Bldg

3.5

Average

Reviews

24

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

754

Total incidents

Monthly Rent Trends

Median rent with 25th-75th percentile range

Based on listing data. Shaded area shows 25th-75th percentile range.

Most Flagged Buildings

N/A

8015 Farnsworth St

85 violations0 complaints
N/A

514 E 40Th 1/2 St

68 violations2 complaints
N/A

313 Walthall Dr

60 violations0 complaints
N/A

1004 E 32Nd St

54 violations0 complaints
N/A

1210 E Crosstimbers St

42 violations25 complaints

Largest Landlord

CURRENT OWNER

83 buildings in this zip code

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Independence Heights Vibe Check

Independence Heights is historically the first Black municipality in Texas — a neighborhood of modest homes, deep community pride, and increasing investment. It borders the Heights and stands at a crossroads of preservation and change.

HistoricAffordableCommunity-DrivenEmergingCultural

Pros

  • ✓Historic significance as first Black city in Texas
  • ✓Affordable housing
  • ✓Close to Heights amenities
  • ✓Growing community investments

Cons

  • ✗Safety concerns
  • ✗Limited commercial options
  • ✗Gentrification displacement risk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Independence Heights

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 77022 zip code had 754 reported crime incidents, including 113 violent crimes and 157 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Independence Heights (77022) has 3,501 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 3.4 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 77022 zip code have a combined 6,447 housing violations on record (an average of 1.8 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Independence Heights (77022) is CURRENT OWNER, managing 83 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 24 reviews across 6 buildings in Independence Heights (77022). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Independence Heights (77022) has 3,501 tracked buildings with 6,447 violations and 12,236 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Independence Heights (77022) compares to other Houston neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Independence Heights (77022) recorded 754 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 113 violent crimes, 157 property crimes, and 0 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 77022.

Many buildings in Houston have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Independence Heights (77022) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 77022 zip code.

Nearby & Similar Neighborhoods

B

Northwest Houston

77040 · Northwest Houston

1,182 buildings

B

Garden Oaks

77092 · Northwest Houston

2,243 buildings

B

Near Northside

77009 · Inner Loop

5,635 buildings

B

Meyerland

77096 · Southwest Houston

1,702 buildings

Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

26,903

Median Income

$47k

Renters

53%

Median Age

35.4

Walkability & Transit

40

Some Transit

88 transit stops nearby

2

Rail Stops

86

Bus Stops

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 57% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 13% of neighborhoods