Downtown, Houston, TX
Living in Downtown
Bikeability
70
Walkability
85
Commute
65
Public Transit
62
Affordability
100
Public Safety
19
Airports
85
Hospitals
59
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
44
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Houston, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Houston, TX
Incarnate Word Academy
0 miles, NE
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
1 miles, E
Yellowstone Academy
1 miles, S
Small Steps Nurturing Center
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Houston, TX
University of Houston-Downtown
1 miles, N
Texas Southern University
2 miles, S
University of St Thomas
2 miles, SW
University of Houston
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Houston, TX
St Joseph Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Park Plaza Hospital
3 miles, SW
Harris Cty Psychiatric Ctr
3 miles, S
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Houston, TX
William P Hobby Airport
9 miles, SE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
16 miles, N
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
81 miles, E
Easterwood Field
83 miles, NW