Harris County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,758,579 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,104 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$255,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$706 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,174 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands Metro Area
5
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands Metro Area
5
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 52
Feb 3 0 55
Mar 3 0 62
Apr 3 0 68
May 4 0 76
Jun 5 0 81
Jul 4 0 83
Aug 4 0 83
Sep 4 0 79
Oct 5 0 71
Nov 4 0 61
Dec 4 0 54

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 29, TX State Senate District 6, TX State House District 140, TX
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Schools

Northline El
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Durkee El
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Yes Prep - Northline
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Culinary Institute Inc
2 miles, S • 1.4 star
Fortis Institute
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
Northwest Educational Center
6 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Doctors Hospital Tidwell
1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
St Joseph Medical Center
8 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

William P Hobby Airport
16 miles, S • 3.7 star
Easterwood Field
77 miles, NW • 1 star
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
82 miles, E • 1 star
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