At a Glance
Median Income
$40,699
$11,620 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
43.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
10.2% smoking rate
How Fifth Street Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fifth Street's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fifth Street 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
Fifth Street residents earn a median household income of $40,699 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,620. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Education
4.5% of adults in Fifth Street hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
43.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fifth Street 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 49.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population945
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density1,313/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born37.1%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,699
Per Capita$11,620
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$178,355
Housing Units475
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation77 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+43.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Fifth Street was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
37.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.