Downtown, Houston, TX

Living in Downtown

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Bikeability 70
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Walkability 85
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 62
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 85
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 52
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Schools 44
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Residents

34k Population +5.5k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
32% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years48%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black32%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household32%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$7.9k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$260k Median Home Value +$122k (2010–19)
54% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$790 (2010–19)
28% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached24%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later14%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K34%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas33%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downtown

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73

Property Crime in Downtown

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%

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 Downtown

Inland Flooding96
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downtown, Houston, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Downtown, Houston, TX

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Yellowstone Academy
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Downtown, Houston, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Downtown, Houston, TX

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Park Plaza Hospital
3 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Downtown, Houston, TX

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Easterwood Field
83 miles, NW