At a Glance
Median Income
$52,611
$21,430 per capita
Home Value
$176,100
Zillow: $188,825
Median Rent
$1,174/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
464/100K
2,566/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
59.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Houston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.9% (64% 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 $188,825. 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 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,566/100K. The murder rate is 5.7/100K.
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. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population16,017
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density5,251/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,611
Per Capita$21,430
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,100
Rent$1,174
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$188,825
Housing Units5,424
Rent Burden34.4%
Crime
F
Violent464/100K
Property2,566/100K
Murder5.7/100K
Assault238/100K
Burglary481/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation27 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+59.7%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in South Houston was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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