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Houston, DE
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Houston, DE
At a Glance
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)
Is Houston a Good Place to Live?
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 5.9% (64% 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 $380,231. 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.
Safety & Crime
Houston reports 639 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,650/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.