Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
11%
Crosby
Crosby, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$967
Population
3,636
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Small-town Texas charm within arm’s reach of Houston’s urban core
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Affordable
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Nature
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Crosby is a small suburban community positioned roughly 25 miles northeast of Downtown Houston. The close proximity to the city makes Crosby a popular option for commuters seeking a quiet home environment, with a rental market ranging from affordable low-rise apartments to charming single-family homes.
The local dining scene is relatively small, but offers a bevy of Texas favorites: Crawfish Shack, La Casita Taqueria, and Straight Off The Road BBQ are among the most popular eateries in town. Lake Houston and Trinity Bay nearby offer terrific opportunities for boating and fishing, and the numerous nearby parks and golf courses make it easy to spend your free time outdoors.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,610
Average: $73,206
Education
610
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,704
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Crosby has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Crosby, TX is $967 for one bedroom, $1,148 for two bedrooms, and $1,379 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crosby has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$967/month
633 Sq Ft
House
$2,458/month
2,067 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Crosby, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
666 Students
Public
Grades K-5
563 Students
Public
Grades K-5
471 Students
Public
Grades K-5
732 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,549 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,937 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
27 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sheldon Lake State Park
- Gene Green All-Inclusive Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
- William P Hobby
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.