At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$17,484 per capita
Home Value
$89,400
Zillow: $160,407
Median Rent
$844/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
18.6% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 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 $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,484. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Houston is $89,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,407. Median rent is $844/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
16.1% of adults in Houston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Houston has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$17,484
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$954
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent$844
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$160,407
Housing Units100
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation294 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Houston was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.