Houston, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Houston County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
883 Population 718/sq mi density
$50,667 Median Income $28,828 per capita
$152,100 Home Value $358,080 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,667 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $815/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Houston, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,667
33% below
$28,828 per capita
Home Value
$152,100
46% below
Zillow: $358,080
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
54%
Rent
70%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
203%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Houston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $50,667 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,828. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 471 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Houston is $152,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,080. Median rent is $815/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.

Safety & Crime

Houston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 205/100K.

Education

17.5% of adults in Houston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Houston has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population883
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density718/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,667
Per Capita$28,828
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$810M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,100
Rent$815
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$358,080
Housing Units394
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property205/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,148/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation744 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Houston was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.