Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX
Living in the Houston Metro Area
Bikeability
27
Walkability
22
Commute
31
Public Transit
33
Affordability
50
Public Safety
39
Airports
81
Hospitals
53
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
39
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
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
Incarnate Word Academy
1 miles, NW
Yellowstone Academy
1 miles, S
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
1 miles, NE
St Mary of the Purification Montessori School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX
University of Houston-Downtown
1 miles, N
Texas Southern University
2 miles, S
University of Houston
2 miles, S
University of St Thomas
3 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX
St Joseph Medical Center
1 miles, W
Park Plaza Hospital
3 miles, SW
Harris Cty Psychiatric Ctr
3 miles, SW
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area, TX
William P Hobby Airport
8 miles, SE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
16 miles, N
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
81 miles, E
Easterwood Field
84 miles, NW