At a Glance
Median Income
$71,667
$34,588 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
Zillow: $220,320
Median Rent
$1,553/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
17.3% smoking rate
How Kenefick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenefick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenefick 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
Kenefick residents earn a median household income of $71,667 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,588. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,298 business establishments, including 121 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenefick is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,320. Median rent is $1,553/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
4.4% of adults in Kenefick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenefick has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population798
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density515/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,667
Per Capita$34,588
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$3,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$1,553
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$220,320
Housing Units272
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
Elevation40 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute40 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Kenefick was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 121 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.