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Houston, MN
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 $50,667 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,828. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% 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 $342,265. 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 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.