At a Glance
Median Income
$69,000
$27,493 per capita
Home Value
$250,200
Zillow: $242,163
Median Rent
$1,161/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
364/100K
1,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Splendora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Splendora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Splendora 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
Splendora residents earn a median household income of $69,000 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,493. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% 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 Splendora is $250,200 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,163. Median rent is $1,161/month, with 27.0% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Splendora reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,319/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Splendora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Splendora has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,167
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density713/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$27,493
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,200
Rent$1,161
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$242,163
Housing Units771
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent364/100K
Property1,319/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault227/100K
Burglary500/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation125 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Splendora was founded in 1966.
The median home in Splendora was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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