Harris County, TX

Living in Harris County

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 26
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 85
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 52
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Schools 43
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Residents

4.6M Population +696k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black19%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate23%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$176k Median Home Value +$44k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$919 Median Monthly Rent +$263 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Harris County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Harris County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump42%

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 5 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 Harris County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding96
Tornado36
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Harris County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Harris County, TX

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St Pius X High School
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Harris County, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Harris County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Harris County, TX

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Easterwood Field
77 miles, NW
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