South Houston, TX

Living in South Houston

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Bikeability 50
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Walkability 29
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 29
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Airports 83
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 52
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Schools 17
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Residents

18k Population +898 (2010–19)
29  y Median Age
6% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
78% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino91%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school42%
High school graduate35%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty
31  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office17%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$718 Median Monthly Rent +$221 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Houston

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73

Property Crime in South Houston

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 4 0
Feb 57 3 0
Mar 63 3 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 77 5 0
Jun 82 6 0
Jul 84 4 0
Aug 84 4 0
Sep 80 5 0
Oct 72 5 0
Nov 63 5 0
Dec 55 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Houston

Inland Flooding96
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

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Airports

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Easterwood Field
93 miles, NW