At a Glance
Median Income
$43,795
$26,679 per capita
Home Value
$202,700
Zillow: $261,869
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
25.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
13.7% smoking rate
How Crosby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crosby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crosby a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crosby residents earn a median household income of $43,795 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,679. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% 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 Crosby is $202,700 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,869. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 51.0% 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 1987.
Education
11.2% of adults in Crosby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crosby has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population3,038
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,362/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born16.3%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,795
Per Capita$26,679
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty25.7%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A
Home Value$202,700
Rent$1,097
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$261,869
Housing Units1,082
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain64.7 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation47 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in Crosby was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
16.3% 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.