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Crosby, TX

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Small-town Texas charm within arm’s reach of Houston’s urban core

Suburb Commuter Affordable Nature Outdoors

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Crosby, TX is $972 for one bedroom, $1,154 for two bedrooms, and $1,354 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crosby has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$972/month
633 Sq Ft
House
$2,617/month
410 Sq Ft
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Transportation

19

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Newport Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

666 Students

8
out of 10

Drew Intermediate School

Public

Grades 1-5

563 Students

5
out of 10

Crosby Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

732 Students

4
out of 10

Barrett Primary School

Public

Grades 1-5

471 Students

4
out of 10

Crosby Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,549 Students

5
out of 10

Crosby High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,937 Students

4
out of 10

Crosby Crossroads Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

27 Students

2
out of 10

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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 2025.