At a Glance
Median Income
$48,646
$32,068 per capita
Home Value
$167,100
Zillow: $268,596
Median Rent
$878/mo
39.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
475/100K
2,720/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Navasota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Navasota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Navasota a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Navasota residents earn a median household income of $48,646 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,068. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,088 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Navasota is $167,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,596. Median rent is $878/month, with 39.7% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Navasota reports 475 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,720/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Navasota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Navasota has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,170
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density978/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,646
Per Capita$32,068
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$3,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,100
Rent$878
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$268,596
Housing Units3,214
Rent Burden39.7%
Crime
F
Violent475/100K
Property2,720/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault334/100K
Burglary1,052/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation213 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Navasota was founded in 1822.
The median home in Navasota was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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