Independence Heights, Houston, TX

Living in Independence Heights

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 27
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 85
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 52
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Schools 24
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence Heights, Houston, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence Heights, Houston, TX

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St Pius X High School
1 miles, NW
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Lutheran High North
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Independence Heights, Houston, TX

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Rice University
8 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Independence Heights, Houston, TX

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Airports

Airports near Independence Heights, Houston, TX

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Easterwood Field
78 miles, NW
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