Houston, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,693 Population 71/sq mi density
$60,865 Median Income $38,288 per capita
$235,900 Home Value $375,242 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
33°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,865 median income, 11.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$235,900 home value, $831/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Houston, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,865
19% below
$38,288 per capita
Home Value
$235,900
16% below
Zillow: $375,242
Median Rent
$831/mo
29% below
37.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
225% above
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
33°F

How Houston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Houston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
84%
Rent
71%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
325%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Houston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Houston residents earn a median household income of $60,865 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,288. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,829 business establishments, including 785 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Houston is $235,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,242. Median rent is $831/month, with 37.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

14.1% of adults in Houston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Houston has an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,693
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,865
Per Capita$38,288
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436

Housing

A
Home Value$235,900
Rent$831
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$375,242
Housing Units1,002
Rent Burden37.0%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp33°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation271 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute55 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Houston was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.