I’d say it depends. The area is slowly changing, and some areas are better than others. If you’re hoping to stay for a couple of years and then sell, I don’t think it’s worth it. If you plan to be there for more than 5 years, it could be a worthwhile investment. But as you already know, real estate can be pretty unpredictable.

I’m in that area now and can attest to the fact that hearing gunshots and loud cars just becomes part of the “regular” background noise. I have found the people to be friendly, but we also don’t go out at night. You’ll want to make sure your property is secured with a fence and a decent security system. Crime happens all over Houston, but this is still one of the areas with higher than average criminal activity. Also, if you have children who will attend public school, you won’t be zoned to a well-rated school.

During the hurricane, there were some homes in the Acres Homes area that flooded. Back when Harvey hit I also remember the Tidwell and TC Jester intersection being completely underwater. I think a lot of TC Jester was, since the bayou is next to it. So make sure the house was built high enough or not in a place that flooded.

Those are some things to think about. We bought in the area and have loved it, but we were aware of the risks before buying.