Lake Houston, Houston, TX

Living in Lake Houston

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 10
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 81
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 53
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Schools 52
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Residents

94k Population +33k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
82% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black15%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$105k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$243k Median Home Value +$67k (2010–19)
61% Built 2000 or Later
$774 Median Monthly Rent -$160 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 201313%
Built 2000 to 200937%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lake Houston

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73

Property Crime in Lake Houston

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 4 0
Feb 55 3 0
Mar 62 4 0
Apr 68 3 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 81 6 0
Jul 83 4 0
Aug 83 4 0
Sep 79 5 0
Oct 70 6 0
Nov 61 5 0
Dec 53 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Houston

Inland Flooding98
Tornado39
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lake Houston, Houston, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lake Houston, Houston, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Lake Houston, Houston, TX

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University of Houston
24 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lake Houston, Houston, TX

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Airports

Airports near Lake Houston, Houston, TX

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Easterwood Field
80 miles, NW