Houston, TX
Living in Houston
Bikeability
43
Walkability
39
Commute
41
Public Transit
49
Affordability
62
Public Safety
23
Airports
86
Hospitals
58
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.3M
Population
+242k (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
33%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black22%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate23%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$9.4k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
30 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$172k
Median Home Value
+$48k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$893
Median Monthly Rent
+$254 (2010–19)
37%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houston
United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73
Property Crime in Houston
United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 52 | 4 | 0 |
Feb | 56 | 3 | 0 |
Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 69 | 3 | 0 |
May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 82 | 6 | 0 |
Jul | 84 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 84 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 79 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 71 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 62 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 54 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houston
Inland Flooding96
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houston, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houston, TX
Small Steps Nurturing Center
1 miles, SE
The Kipling School
2 miles, SW
St Thomas High School
2 miles, SW
Center for Hearing and Speech
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Houston, TX
University of Houston-Downtown
2 miles, SE
University of St Thomas
3 miles, S
Rice University
5 miles, S
Texas Southern University
5 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houston, TX
The Heights Hospital
2 miles, NW
St Joseph Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
3 miles, NW
Park Plaza Hospital
4 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Houston, TX
William P Hobby Airport
12 miles, SE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
14 miles, N
Easterwood Field
80 miles, NW
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
83 miles, E