Senior Living Apartments in Kingwood, TX

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Kingwood, TX

Kingwood offers a spacious, affordable retirement with all the conveniences of a thriving Houston suburb. Harris County’s largest planned community, Kingwood sits on the far north end of the Houston metro area, about a 40-minute drive from downtown. This attractive residential escape earns its nickname the “Livable Forest” with its densely wooded subdivisions and lush natural areas featuring trails and boardwalks along Lake Houston and the east fork of the San Jacinto River.

In Kingwood, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Kingwood, TX

The cost of a senior apartment varies depending on each community. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Kingwood, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Kingwood, TX

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Kingwood are rated four points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated just below the average, indicating that Kingwood is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
96	98	99	95	93	97

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$86,681 per year	$57,459 per year	$73,418 per year	$38,018 per year	$42,616 per year	$6,023 per year	$797 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Kingwood include:

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 560+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, hemodialysis, joint replacement, physical therapy

Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 240+
• Specialties: emergency care, spine surgery, physical therapy, ICU

Weather and Climate

Kingwood has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, mild winters which resemble an extended autumn, and high levels of humidity and rainfall throughout the year, particularly in the summer. Flooding is common in the Houston area, along with severe weather including supercell thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. The average humidity level is 72% and remains steady throughout the year, although humidity levels are often highest during May at about 74%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
51°F	62°F	40°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
83°F	94°F	72°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 89

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 52.6″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39	42,467	2,517.9 per square mile	2.5

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
1.1%	7.3%	20.0%	43.7%	0.1%	2.0%	28.7%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Houston: 0/30
• Overall inclusivity: 76/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Harris County

Democratic	Republican	Other
54.2%	41.8%	3.9%

Entertainment and Recreation

Outdoor attractions in Kingwood:

• Creekwood Nature Area
• GreenBelt Trails
• River Grove Park (trails and fishing)
• East End Park (hiking trails)
• Lake Houston Wilderness Park
• The Clubs of Kingwood (golf)

Transportation

For access to downtown Houston and the rest of the metropolitan area, the city’s METRO service operates the Kingwood Park & Ride bus stop. For seniors, METRO offers reduced fares as well as METROLift, a curb-to-curb paratransit service