South Houston, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County
South Houston, TX
At a Glance
How South Houston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Houston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Houston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Houston residents earn a median household income of $52,611 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,430. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Houston is $176,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,642. Median rent is $1,174/month, with 34.4% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
South Houston reports 694 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,192/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in South Houston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 59.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Houston has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.