At a Glance
Median Income
$40,916
$17,116 per capita
Home Value
$104,600
Zillow: $261,976
Median Rent
$1,325/mo
47.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
47.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
35.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
19.9% smoking rate
How Aldine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aldine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aldine a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aldine residents earn a median household income of $40,916 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,116. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aldine is $104,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,976. Median rent is $1,325/month, with 47.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
4.6% of adults in Aldine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
47.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aldine has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population15,434
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,961/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born41.3%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$40,916
Per Capita$17,116
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty35.7%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,600
Rent$1,325
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$261,976
Housing Units4,632
Rent Burden47.3%
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation76 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+47.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations433
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in Aldine was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
41.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.