Independence Heights, Houston, TX
Living in Independence Heights
Bikeability
40
Walkability
27
Commute
35
Public Transit
47
Affordability
100
Public Safety
19
Airports
85
Hospitals
56
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
31k
Population
+392 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black25%
Caucasian17%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$177k
Median Home Value
+$57k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$751
Median Monthly Rent
+$232 (2010–19)
43%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas43%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence Heights
United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73
Property Crime in Independence Heights
United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 52 | 4 | 0 |
Feb | 56 | 3 | 0 |
Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 69 | 3 | 0 |
May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 82 | 6 | 0 |
Jul | 84 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 84 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 79 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 71 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 62 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 54 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence Heights
Inland Flooding96
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence Heights, Houston, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence Heights, Houston, TX
St Rose of Lima Catholic School
1 miles, SW
St Pius X High School
1 miles, NW
Lutheran High North
2 miles, SW
Our Redeemer Lutheran North School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Independence Heights, Houston, TX
University of Houston-Downtown
5 miles, SE
University of St Thomas
6 miles, S
The Art Institute of Houston
7 miles, SW
Rice University
8 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence Heights, Houston, TX
Doctors Hospital Tidwell
1 miles, NW
The Heights Hospital
2 miles, S
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
2 miles, SW
St Joseph Medical Center
6 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Independence Heights, Houston, TX
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
11 miles, N
William P Hobby Airport
15 miles, SE
Easterwood Field
78 miles, NW
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
83 miles, E