Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

Living in Fourth Ward

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 38
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 17
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Airports 85
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 52
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Schools 50
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Residents

17k Population +3.4k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
31% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years52%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black10%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household31%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone20%

Economy

$92k Median Household Income +$29k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more17%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$368k Median Home Value +$107k (2010–19)
60% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$642 (2010–19)
27% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached21%
Multiple units2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 201313%
Built 2000 to 200937%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas28%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fourth Ward

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73

Property Crime in Fourth Ward

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump38%

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 Fourth Ward

Inland Flooding96
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

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Rice University
3 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

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Park Plaza Hospital
2 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

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Easterwood Field
82 miles, NW
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