Houston, TX

Living in Houston

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 39
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 49
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 23
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Airports 86
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 52
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Schools 33
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Residents

2.3M Population +242k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black22%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate23%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty
30  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value +$48k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$893 Median Monthly Rent +$254 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Houston

78
United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73

Property Crime in Houston

77
United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump38%

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 Houston

Inland Flooding96
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Houston, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Houston, TX

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The Kipling School
2 miles, SW
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St Thomas High School
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Houston, TX

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Rice University
5 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Houston, TX

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The Heights Hospital
2 miles, NW
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Park Plaza Hospital
4 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Houston, TX

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Easterwood Field
80 miles, NW
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