Houston, TX
Living in Houston
Bikeability
43
Walkability
39
Commute
41
Public Transit
49
Affordability
62
Public Safety
23
Airports
86
Hospitals
58
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
33
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houston, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houston, TX
Small Steps Nurturing Center
1 miles, SE
The Kipling School
2 miles, SW
St Thomas High School
2 miles, SW
Center for Hearing and Speech
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Houston, TX
University of Houston-Downtown
2 miles, SE
University of St Thomas
3 miles, S
Rice University
5 miles, S
Texas Southern University
5 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houston, TX
The Heights Hospital
2 miles, NW
St Joseph Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
3 miles, NW
Park Plaza Hospital
4 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Houston, TX
William P Hobby Airport
12 miles, SE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
14 miles, N
Easterwood Field
80 miles, NW
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
83 miles, E