At a Glance
Median Income
$95,233
$42,156 per capita
Home Value
$238,900
Zillow: $278,513
Median Rent
$1,299/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
1,613/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Deer Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deer Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deer Park 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
Deer Park residents earn a median household income of $95,233 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,156. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 Deer Park is $238,900 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,513. Median rent is $1,299/month, with 32.6% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Deer Park reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,613/100K. The murder rate is 11.7/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in Deer Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deer Park has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population33,823
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density3,218/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,233
Per Capita$42,156
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,900
Rent$1,299
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$278,513
Housing Units12,209
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property1,613/100K
Murder11.7/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary152/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries73
Did You Know?
Deer Park was founded in 1948.
The median home in Deer Park was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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