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Houston, United Kingdom
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Houston is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 6,420. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Houston
Houston railway station was a railway station serving the villages of Brookfield and Houston, Renfrewshire, Scotland, originally as part of the Bridge of Weir Railway and later part of the Glasgow and South Western Railway.
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A+Community
| Population | 6,420 |
| Population Density | 48 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8686°, -4.5520° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.5 inches (1,688 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.6 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,462 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Houston
Houston is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 6,420. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Houston vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Houston vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,462 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,462 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 584 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $199,347 |
| 29% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,262 |
| 9% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 2,568 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 133.0 sq mi (344.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8686°N, 4.5520°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.8 in |
Houston has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Total Area | 133.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Houston
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Fillan's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Houston Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gryffe High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Houston
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Classical | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Impact-Digital-Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quality Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Johnstone Sound | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HBSA Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sunny G Community Radio | community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Buena Vida | community radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Houston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloch Steam Slipway | ||||
| Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Dean Castle Country Park Rural Life Centre | ||||
| Fairfield Heritage Centre | ||||
| Geilston Garden | ||||
| Glasgow Museums Resource Centre | ||||
| Glenlee Visitor Centre | ||||
| Greenock Fire Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Hill House | ||||
| House for an Art Lover | ||||
| Lochgoin Museum | ||||
| McLean Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| North Ayrshire Heritage Centre | ||||
| Paisley Museum and Art Galleries | ||||
| Renfrew Museum | ||||
| Riverside Museum | ||||
| Scottish Submarine Centre | ||||
| Sma' Shot Cottages | ||||
| The Burrell Collection | ||||
| The Govan Stones | ||||
| Victoria Park Fossil Grove | ||||
| Weaver's Cottage |
Libraries in Houston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anniesland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balfron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balloch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bearsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Weir community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardonald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalmuir Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drymen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dumbarton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duntocher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elder Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erskine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferguslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Foxbar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilbirnie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilwinning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knightswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lochwinnoch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mearns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milngavie Library & Community Education Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Neilston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Tweedie Hall and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paisley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Partick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Renfrew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Robertson Tryst Library & Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornliebank Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watt Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westerton Hall and Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Houston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Farmers Market |
Restaurants in Houston
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Houston
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Houston
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Houston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Houston
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Houston
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bute Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carlung Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | - | Small Airport |
| Mayfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Houston
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| The Old Smithy Shop and Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Houston
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Houston & Kilallan Parish Church | |
| Houston & Killellan Kirk | |
| Houston & Killellan Kirk | |
| St Fillans |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Houston?
Houston has a population of 6,420 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Houston expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,462, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $199,347 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,262 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Houston?
Houston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Houston?
Houston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $970. There are 584 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Houston?
The median home value in Houston is $199,347. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,262. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Houston?
50.0% of adults in Houston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Houston?
90% of residents speak only English at home.