Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX

Living in the Houston Metro Area

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 22
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 39
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Airports 81
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 52
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Schools 39
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Residents

6.9M Population +1.2M (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
71% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black17%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
32  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$194k Median Home Value +$56k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$936 Median Monthly Rent +$274 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Houston Metro Area

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in the Houston Metro Area

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 4 0
Feb 56 3 0
Mar 62 4 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 77 5 0
Jun 82 6 0
Jul 84 5 0
Aug 84 4 0
Sep 80 5 0
Oct 71 5 0
Nov 62 5 0
Dec 55 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Houston Metro Area

Inland Flooding92
Tornado33
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX

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Yellowstone Academy
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX

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Park Plaza Hospital
3 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX

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Easterwood Field
84 miles, NW