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Crime in South Houston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in South Houston. Key points include:
There were 451 total crimes in South Houston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in South Houston is 2,873.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in South Houston is 694.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in South Houston is 2,178.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in South Houston is 35.58% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In South Houston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
South Houston / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 451 | 2,873.3 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 109 | 694.4 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.4 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 25 | 159.3 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 69 | 439.6 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 342 | 2,178.9 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 43 | 274.0 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 201 | 1,280.6 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 98 | 624.4 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in South Houston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in South Houston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in South Houston is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in South Houston is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in South Houston is $192,433.
The median income in South Houston is $53,497.
South Houston's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In South Houston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | South Houston | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
South Houston, TX Weather
The average high in South Houston is 78.7° and the average low is 60.9°.
There are 65.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | South Houston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 65.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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South Houston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in South Houston
The current population in South Houston is 16,033. The population has decreased 3.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,033 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 16,017 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 16,169 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 16,354 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 17,522 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 17,587 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 17,627 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 17,563 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 17,474 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 17,430 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 17,323 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 17,157 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 16,997 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 16,885 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 16,689 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South Houston
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South Houston is:
3.7% White with 594 White residents.
3.0% African American with 483 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 144 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 42 Other residents.
0.1% Two Or More with 20 Two Or More residents.
92.0% Hispanic with 14,750 Hispanic residents.
| Race | South Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3.7% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.1% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 92.0% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in South Houston
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South Houston is 51.5% female with 8,250 female residents.
South Houston is 48.5% male with 7,782 male residents.
| Gender | South Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in South Houston for adults over 25
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25.0% of adults in South Houston completed < 9th grade.
16.0% of adults in South Houston completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in South Houston completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in South Houston completed some college.
5.0% of adults in South Houston completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in South Houston completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in South Houston completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in South Houston completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in South Houston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | South Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 25.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 16.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For South Houston, Texas
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9.5% of households in South Houston earn Less than $10,000.
5.0% of households in South Houston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.7% of households in South Houston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in South Houston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.7% of households in South Houston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.5% of households in South Houston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.4% of households in South Houston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.7% of households in South Houston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.7% of households in South Houston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.5% of households in South Houston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | South Houston | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
