Gulfton, Houston, TX

Living in Gulfton

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Bikeability 53
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Walkability 52
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 60
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 13
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Airports 91
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 50
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Schools 17
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Residents

86k Population +15k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black12%
Caucasian21%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty
29  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector82%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$194k Median Home Value +$77k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$843 Median Monthly Rent +$214 (2010–19)
20% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached22%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity75%
LP gas1%
Utility gas23%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gulfton

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73

Property Crime in Gulfton

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump35%

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 Gulfton

Inland Flooding95
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gulfton, Houston, TX

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Gulfton, Houston, TX

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The Harris School
1 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Gulfton, Houston, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Gulfton, Houston, TX

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West Oaks Hospital
1 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Gulfton, Houston, TX

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Easterwood Field
80 miles, NW
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