South Houston, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
16,017 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,611 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$176,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$497 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$971 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harris County
6
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands Metro Area
5
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harris County
6
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands Metro Area
5
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 52
Feb 3 0 57
Mar 3 0 63
Apr 3 0 69
May 5 0 77
Jun 6 0 81
Jul 4 0 84
Aug 4 0 84
Sep 5 0 80
Oct 5 0 72
Nov 5 0 63
Dec 4 0 55

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 29, TX State Senate District 6, TX State House District 144, TX
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Schools

Matthys El
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Pearl Hall El
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
South Houston El
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
South Houston Int
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Interactive College of Technology
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Houston Training School-Gulfgate
6 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

William P Hobby Airport
3 miles, W • 3.7 star
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
75 miles, E • 1 star
Easterwood Field
93 miles, NW • 1 star
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