Houston, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Houston, Texas Summary
Life in Houston research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Houston over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Houston:
The population in Houston is 2,293,288.
The median home value in Houston is $200,700.
The median income in Houston is $56,019.
The cost of living in Houston is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Houston is $1,136.
The unemployment rate in Houston is 6.5%.
The poverty rate in Houston is 19.5%.
Table Of Contents
Houston SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
7
Commute
6
Houston, TX Crime Report
124,373
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,316.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
126.63%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Houston / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 124,373 | 5,316.8 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 28,325 | 1,210.9 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 464 | 19.8 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 7,729 | 330.4 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18,959 | 810.5 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 96,048 | 4,105.9 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 14,749 | 630.5 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 65,729 | 2,809.8 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 15,570 | 665.6 | 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 | |
Houston, TX Photos
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Population over time in Houston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,313,238 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 2,295,982 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 2,267,336 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 2,240,582 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 2,217,706 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 2,167,988 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 2,134,707 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 2,107,449 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 2,089,090 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 2,068,026 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Houston
| Race | Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24.1% | 40.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 22.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 44.5% | 39.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Houston
| Gender | Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
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% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Houston, Texas
| Income | Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.5% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 16.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.2% | 8.7% | 9.5% |
