Median Income
$84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value
$224,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$775
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.4%
244% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.4%
8% lower than US avg
How Houston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,052
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$50,440
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty11.4%
Commute19 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,270
Rent Burden11.5%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,959 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+40.1%
Graduate+1.0%
Is Houston a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Houston receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Houston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Houston is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Houston is $224,000, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.1% have completed high school.
Houston has a population of 3,052 with a density of 109 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.7%), with 1.8% Black, 4.5% Asian.
Population
3,052
Total Population
2021 Census
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.0% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.2% |
The median household income in Houston is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $84,000 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $50,440 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.4% |
| 244% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
The median home value in Houston is $224,000, 21% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $224,000 |
| 21% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,270 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Houston vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Houston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.3998°N, 126.6701°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |