Houston, DE
Living in Houston
Bikeability
1
Walkability
6
Commute
58
Public Transit
2
Affordability
73
Public Safety
88
Airports
89
Hospitals
40
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
452
Population
-65 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black13%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate53%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55k
Median Household Income
-$7k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K29%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office17%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$167k
Median Home Value
+$6.4k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$975
Median Monthly Rent
+$390 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K42%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene37%
LP gas14%
Utility gas1%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houston
United States45
Delaware34
Dover Metro Area32
Kent County32
Property Crime in Houston
United States48
Delaware35
Dover Metro Area31
Kent County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houston
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding69
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding57
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houston, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houston, DE
Kids First Academy
3 miles, SE
Milford Christian School
3 miles, E
Greenwood Mennonite School
8 miles, SW
Geneva Academy
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Houston, DE
Wesley College
17 miles, N
Delaware State University
19 miles, N
Washington College
37 miles, NW
Salisbury University
40 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houston, DE
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
6 miles, E
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
16 miles, S
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
16 miles, N
Dover Behavioral Health System
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Houston, DE
Atlantic City International Airport
62 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
67 miles, N
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
83 miles, W