Houston, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
2,313,238
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
19.6%
Median Home
$186,800
Median Income
$53,600
Median Rent
$1,086
Houston SnackAbility
4
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Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
7
Commute
6
Houston, TX Crime Report
127,517
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,435.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
131.68%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Houston / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 127,517 | 5,435.1 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 29,474 | 1,256.3 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 400 | 17.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8,757 | 373.2 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 19,180 | 817.5 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 98,043 | 4,178.9 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 15,788 | 672.9 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 67,474 | 2,875.9 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 14,781 | 630.0 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Houston, TX Cost Of Living
95
Houston's Overall Cost Of Living
Houston's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Houston | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 101 | 100 | |
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Houston Articles
Rankings for Houston in Texas
Map Of Houston, TX
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Population over time in Houston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,313,238 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 2,295,982 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 2,267,336 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 2,240,582 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 2,217,706 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 2,167,988 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 2,134,707 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 2,107,449 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 2,089,090 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2,068,026 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Houston
| Race | Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24.1% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 22.3% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 44.5% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Houston
| Gender | Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Houston for adults over 25
| Education | Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Houston, Texas
| Income | Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.7% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.4% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
