Houston, TX

Living in Houston

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 39
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 49
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 23
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Airports 86
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 52
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Schools 33
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Houston, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Houston, TX

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The Kipling School
2 miles, SW
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St Thomas High School
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Houston, TX

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Rice University
5 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Houston, TX

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The Heights Hospital
2 miles, NW
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Park Plaza Hospital
4 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Houston, TX

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Easterwood Field
80 miles, NW
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