Porter Heights, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Montgomery County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,063 Population 329/sq mi density
$87,361 Median Income $62,167 per capita
$195,600 Home Value $235,658 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$87,361 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,600 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Porter Heights, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,361
16% above
$62,167 per capita
Home Value
$195,600
31% below
Zillow: $235,658
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
5% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Porter Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Porter Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
116%
Home Value
69%
Rent
95%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Porter Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Porter Heights residents earn a median household income of $87,361 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,167. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,222 business establishments, including 1,207 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Porter Heights is $195,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,658. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 9.0% 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 1979.

Education

6.0% of adults in Porter Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Porter Heights has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Data Overview

People

Population1,063
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans15.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,361
Per Capita$62,167
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,600
Rent$1,102
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$235,658
Housing Units506
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,837/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation122 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Porter Heights was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 1,207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.