Houston, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,219 Population 2,973/sq mi density
$70,550 Median Income $36,839 per capita
$186,100 Home Value $262,462 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,550 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,100 home value, $890/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Houston, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,550
6% below
$36,839 per capita
Home Value
$186,100
34% below
Zillow: $262,462
Median Rent
$890/mo
23% below
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°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
94%
Home Value
66%
Rent
77%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Houston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $70,550 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,839. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Houston is $186,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,462. Median rent is $890/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Education

21.9% of adults in Houston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Houston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,219
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,973/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,550
Per Capita$36,839
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,100
Rent$890
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$262,462
Housing Units665
Rent Burden33.5%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation951 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Houston was founded in 1901.
The median home in Houston was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.