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Porter Heights, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Montgomery County County
Porter Heights, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Porter Heights a Good Place to Live?
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 3.7% (3% 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 $237,327. 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.
Safety & Crime
Porter Heights reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,243/100K.
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 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.