Houston, TX Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Houston | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,510,664 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3736.3 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.50% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.0 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 974,457 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Houston has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Houston | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,753 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.29% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Houston | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $275,117 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,314 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 44.8% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Houston | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 26.0 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Houston has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Houston | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.3% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Health
Houston has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Houston | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.4% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.9% | 19.9% | 19.0% |