At a Glance
Median Income
$60,865
$38,288 per capita
Home Value
$235,900
Zillow: $375,242
Median Rent
$831/mo
37.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
6,733/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
33°F
200 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Houston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 6.8% (89% 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.
Safety & Crime
Houston reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,733/100K.
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. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,693
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,865
Per Capita$38,288
Unemployment6.8%
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%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property6,733/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp33°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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