Medical Center Area, Houston, TX
Living in Medical Center Area
Bikeability85
Walkability90
Commute81
Public Transit74
Affordability100
Public Safety26
Airports85
Hospitals62
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+5k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
37%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years54%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian24%
Black12%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household37%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone18%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van73%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked11%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$364kMedian Home Value+$113k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$371 (2010–19)
21%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached12%
Multiple units2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M10%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
LP gas1%
Utility gas18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Medical Center Area
United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73
Property Crime in Medical Center Area
United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Medical Center Area
Inland Flooding96
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Medical Center Area, Houston, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Medical Center Area, Houston, TX
St Paul's School
1 miles, N
Montessori Country Day School
1 miles, N
Presbyterian School
1 miles, N
The Joy School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Medical Center Area, Houston, TX
Rice University
1 miles, NW
University of St Thomas
2 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Medical Center Area, Houston, TX
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Houston Methodist Hospital
1 miles, W
Texas Childrens Hosp
1 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Medical Center Area, Houston, TX
William P Hobby Airport
8 miles, SE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
19 miles, N
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
84 miles, E
Easterwood Field
84 miles, NW