At a Glance
Median Income
$65,775
$25,799 per capita
Home Value
$186,300
Zillow: $212,811
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
71.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
14.9% smoking rate
How Channelview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Channelview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Channelview a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Channelview residents earn a median household income of $65,775 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,799. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% 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 Channelview is $186,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,811. Median rent is $1,202/month, with 29.5% 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 1989.
Education
14.4% of adults in Channelview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Channelview has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population43,536
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density3,021/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born32.9%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,775
Per Capita$25,799
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$1,202
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$212,811
Housing Units13,466
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation30 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in Channelview was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
32.9% 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.