At a Glance
Median Income
$104,583
$37,480 per capita
Home Value
$243,800
Zillow: $154,718
Median Rent
$1,857/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.7%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Houston Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Houston Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Houston Acres a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Houston Acres residents earn a median household income of $104,583 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,480. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Houston Acres is $243,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,718. Median rent is $1,857/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
60.7% of adults in Houston Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Houston Acres has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population736
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density5,257/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,583
Per Capita$37,480
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,800
Rent$1,857
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$154,718
Housing Units274
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation578 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.7%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute15 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Houston Acres was founded in 1956.
The median home in Houston Acres was built in 1957.
24.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.