Houston, AK
Living in Houston
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute6
Public Transit1
Affordability57
Public Safety93
Airports57
Hospitals55
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+313 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-9% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate40%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$1.4k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
43 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office14%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$164kMedian Home Value+$4.5k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$718Median Monthly Rent-$78 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene50%
LP gas10%
Utility gas12%
Wood19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houston
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Matanuska-Susitna Borough9
Property Crime in Houston
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Matanuska-Susitna Borough11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| May | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Nov | 20 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houston
Inland Flooding9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houston, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houston, AK
Northern Light Mennonite School
8 miles, SE
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
13 miles, E
St Ann's Academy
13 miles, E
Wasilla Lake Christian School
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Houston, AK
Alaska Bible College
23 miles, E
Alaska Pacific University
29 miles, S
University of Alaska Anchorage
29 miles, S
University of Alaska Fairbanks
232 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houston, AK
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
18 miles, E
Alaska Regional Hospital
28 miles, S
North Star Hospital
28 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Houston, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
31 miles, S
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
164 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
229 miles, N
Kodiak Airport
283 miles, S