Delaware
Houston is a small town in Delaware with a population of 456. Residents earn $100,208 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Houston receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Houston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Houston is $100,208, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Houston among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Houston is $265,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,050 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.
5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Houston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,208 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,809 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,309 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 732 |
| County GDP | $1,590M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,864 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.45% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 27.9% |
| Census Median | $265,600 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $380,231 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,050 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,205 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,990 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,293 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,864 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.45% |
| Obesity | 44.1% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.8% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,061/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 22.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.3 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9173°N, 75.5039°W |
| County FIPS | 24011 |
Winner: Republican by 38.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.3% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,200/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 85 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 27.9% |