Second Ward, Houston, TX

Living in Second Ward

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 71
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 60
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 84
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 52
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Schools 23
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Residents

28k Population -1k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +13% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black17%
Caucasian15%
Hispanic or Latino65%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$237k Median Home Value +$134k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$800 Median Monthly Rent +$327 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas35%

Crime

Violent Crime in Second Ward

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73

Property Crime in Second Ward

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump36%

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 Second Ward

Inland Flooding96
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Second Ward, Houston, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Second Ward, Houston, TX

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Yellowstone Academy
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Second Ward, Houston, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Second Ward, Houston, TX

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Park Plaza Hospital
4 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Second Ward, Houston, TX

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Easterwood Field
85 miles, NW