Houston, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
2,310,432
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
20.1%
Median Home
$171,800
Median Income
$52,338
Median Rent
$1,041
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
127,007
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,391.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
117.70%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Houston / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 127,007 | 5,391.7 | 2,809.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 25,257 | 1,072.2 | 418.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 275 | 11.7 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9,147 | 388.3 | 100.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14,586 | 619.2 | 263.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 101,750 | 4,319.5 | 2,390.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 17,038 | 723.3 | 392.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 71,614 | 3,040.2 | 1,730.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 13,098 | 556.0 | 267.2 | 219.9 |
Houston, TX Cost Of Living
94
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 | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 102 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,310,432 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 2,295,982 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 2,267,336 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 2,240,582 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 2,217,706 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 2,167,988 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 2,134,707 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 2,107,449 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2,089,090 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 2,068,026 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Houston
| Race | Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24.4% | 42.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 22.1% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 45.0% | 39.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Houston
| Gender | Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Houston for adults over 25
| Education | Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 19.0% | 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 | 7.8% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.2% | 7.4% | 7.7% |
