Houston, Texas
City Overview
As of 2007, Houston's population is 2,144,491 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.77 percent.
The median home cost in Houston is $209,300. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.15 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Houston's cost of living is 14.25% Lower than the U.S. average.
Houston public schools spend $5,511 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Houston.
The unemployment rate in Houston is 3.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Houston jobs have Increased by 2.26 percent.
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People
The 2007 Houston, TX, population is 2,144,491. There are 3,699 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Houston, TX
The median age is 32.2. The US median is 37.6. 52.05% of people in Houston, TX, are married. 10.01% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.66 people. 21.64% of people are married, with children. 10.85% have children, but are single.
Race in Houston, TX
47.63% of people are white, 24.33% are black, 5.53% are asian, 0.49% are native american, and 21.93% claim 'Other'.
41.78% of the people in Houston, TX, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 58.22% are non-hispanic).
Houston People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Houston, TX, is 3.80%, with job growth of 2.26%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.62%.
Houston, TX Taxes
Houston, TX,sales tax rate is 8.25%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Houston, TX Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $22,794, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $41,513.
Houston Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.80% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.26% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.62% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.25% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $22,794 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $41,513 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 16.58% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.07% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.44% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.83% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 16.61% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.85% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.47% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.07% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.36% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.72% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.33% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.68% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.62% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.48% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.14% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.91% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.84% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Houston, TX, is $209,300. Home appreciation is 0.15% over the last year. The median age of Houston, TX, real estate is 30 years.
Houston, TX Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 50.09% of the Houston, TX, population. 8.30% of houses and apartments in Houston, TX, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Houston Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 30 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $209,300 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 0.15% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 41.53% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.30% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 50.09% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $20.63 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.43% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 7.97% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 14.05% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 15.28% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 14.63% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.75% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.84% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 8.46% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 4.03% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.16% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.78% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.84% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.86% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.30% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.74% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 16.81% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 26.06% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 17.50% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.41% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.57% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 4.76% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 270 physicians per capita in Houston, TX. The US average is 170.
Houston, TX Health Index
Air quality in Houston, TX is 1 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Houston, TX is 37 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 11 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Houston Health SperlingViews
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Crime
Houston, TX, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Houston, TX, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Houston Crime SperlingViews
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Climate
Houston, TX, gets 51 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 80.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Houston, TX. The July high is around 93 degrees. The January low is 46. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 24 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Houston Climate SperlingViews
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Educate
Houston, TX, schools spend $5,511 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 966 students per librarian, and 580 children per counselor in Houston, TX schools.
Houston Education SperlingViews
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Even so, I will admit some of these... (read more)Economic climate of Harris County: I have not been able to view just yet, will update upon completion. Have been told articles are very informing,can't wait to... (read more)Have an opinion about Houston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Houston Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Houston, TX, takes 30 minutes. 71% of commuters drive their own car alone. 16% carpool with others. 6% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
Houston Transportation SperlingViews
commute: Houston is a great place but the sheer volume of vehicles makes for long commutes to and from any of the suburbs. Mass transit would be a huge... (read more)aggressive drivers: The road way system is very easy to learn and navigate but the drivers are very aggresive. The people in Texas are friendly except behind the wheel of their trucks and... (read more)If you're not careful, you'll be trampled in a cat: Mass transit is almost nonexistent. Many of the most popular and populous suburbs are unincorporated and thus must rely on undersized county sheriff and constable... (read more)Have an opinion about Houston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Houston Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Houston, TX is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Houston, TX is more expensive.
Overall, Houston, TX cost of living is 85.75.
Houston Cost of Living SperlingViews
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Religion
50.38% of the people in Houston, TX are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 18.19% are Catholic; 26.05% are Protestant; 0.74% are LDS; 2.90% are another Christian faith; 1.06% in Houston, TX are Jewish; 0.05% are an eastern faith; 1.40% affilite with Islam.
Houston Religion SperlingViews
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| Percent Religious | 50.38% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 18.19% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 26.05% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.74% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 14.65% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.18% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.45% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.52% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.02% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.24% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.90% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.06% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.40% | 0.54% |
Voting
44.56% of the people in Houston, TX are registered as Democrats. 54.75% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.69%.
Houston Voting SperlingViews
Houston-Conservative: I have lived in Houston my entire life and I have to say the political atmosphere is starting to wear on me. I understand that inner city Houston tends to be a mix of... (read more)re: Neighborhoods - 7/10/2008: I'm looking to relocate to Houston and I was just wondering did you get a response back in regards to the best areas. If so could you please let me... (read more)Neighborhoods: Im looking to relocate to houston and have been told of several nice areas to reside. What areas should I stay away from? I hear that houston can be rough.... (read more)Have an opinion about Houston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Houston Click Here
