Houston, Texas

Population 2,161,686

Houston is located in Harris County, TX. The population is 2,161,686, making Houston the largest city in Harris County and the largest city in the state of Texas.

There are 774 public schools in Houston with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Houston is high , and there are 6,500 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Houston is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Houston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Houston include West University Place, Southside Place and Hilshire Village.

Houston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 46.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.5%

Crime Rate

53.9% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 556
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 388
  • Burglary: 723
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

47.62% Higher than national avg.
  • 6,500 offenders in Houston
  • 30.07 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

9,891 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 78
  • Registered Polluters: 421
  • Superfunds: 258
  • Tanks & Spills: 9,134

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

774 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 774 K-12 public schools in Houston, TX and 201 private schools. Homefacts rates Houston's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
201 Private Schools

A & B Christian School

Abc 123 A Cat A Me

Abiding Word Lutheran School

Al Nur School

Al-hadi School Of Accelerative Learning

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80 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

6,500 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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21 Former Drug Labs view all

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20,304 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Houston, TX issued 20,304 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 20,304 permits, 5398 were issued for single family homes and 14,906 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Houston, TX issued 14,043 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 14,043 permits, 5198 were issued for single family homes and 8,845 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $991
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,067
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,271
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,691
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,165

Zip Codes

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Environmental Hazards

9891 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Houston, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Houston, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Houston, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 55.87°
  • February 58.35°
  • March 64.67°
  • April 71.03°
  • May 78.17°
  • June 84.4°
  • July 84.83°
  • August 86.04°
  • September 80.88°
  • October 72.13°
  • November 63.85°
  • December 55.72°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Houston, TX

Earthquakes
Houston, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Houston, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Houston, TX has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Houston, TX has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Houston, TX: $47,793

Unemployment

Unemployment in Houston is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.41%
White Collar - 55.59%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Ted Poe
  • John Culberson
  • Kevin Brady
  • Al Green

Neighborhood Info

12 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

62 Cemeteries view all

615 FCC Towers view all

117 Fire Stations view all

22 Hospitals view all

54 Libraries view all

74 Police Stations view all

66 Retirement Homes view all

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