Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX
Living in the Houston Metro Area
Bikeability27
Walkability22
Commute31
Public Transit33
Affordability50
Public Safety39
Airports81
Hospitals53
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.9MPopulation+1.2M (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
71%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black17%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
32 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$194kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$936Median Monthly Rent+$274 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Houston Metro Area
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in the Houston Metro Area
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump48%
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 the Houston Metro Area
Inland Flooding92
Tornado33
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX
Incarnate Word Academy
1 miles, NW
Yellowstone Academy
1 miles, S
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX
University of Houston-Downtown
1 miles, N
Texas Southern University
2 miles, S
University of Houston
2 miles, S
University of St Thomas
3 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX
St Joseph Medical Center
1 miles, W
Park Plaza Hospital
3 miles, SW
Harris Cty Psychiatric Ctr
3 miles, SW
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX
William P Hobby Airport
8 miles, SE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
16 miles, N
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
81 miles, E
Easterwood Field
84 miles, NW