At a Glance
Median Income
$100,208
$42,809 per capita
Home Value
$265,600
Zillow: $393,778
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
17.1% 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
3.3 / 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 $100,208 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,809. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 732 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Houston is $265,600 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,778. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.3% of adults in Houston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Houston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population456
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,200/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$100,208
Per Capita$42,809
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$1,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,600
Rent$1,050
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$393,778
Housing Units215
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,061/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation50 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Houston was built in 1938.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.