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Demographics for Houston TX 77042

Crime

Houston, TX 77042 Texas United States
Total Crime Risk Index 196 123 100
Personal Crime Risk Index 203 111 100
Murder Risk Index 257 106 100
Rape Risk Index 163 114 100
Robbery Risk Index 300 111 100
Assault Risk Index 108 113 100
Property Crime Risk Index 174 125 100
Burglary Risk Index 104 130 100
Larceny Risk Index 122 126 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 259 102 100

Index score (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ — We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local Real Estate agent or contact the local police department for additional information.

Population Age / Growth

Houston, TX 77042 Texas United States
Total Population 37,734 24,361,558 305,316,813
Population Density 6,453 91 NA
Population Change Since 1990 31% 43% 23%
Population Change Since 2000 6% 17% 8%
Population Male 49.74% 49.83% 49.3%
Population Female 50.25% 50.17% 50.7%
Median Age 32.39 32.59 35.89
Population by Age
Age 0-4 7.75% 7.99% 6.76%
Age 5-9 6.2% 7.61% 6.6%
Age 10-14 4.68% 7.34% 6.71%
Age 15-19 4.37% 7.36% 7.03%
Age 20-24 8.52% 7.31% 7.01%
Age 25-29 11.64% 7.27% 6.79%
Age 30-34 10.08% 7.13% 6.55%
Age 35-39 7.91% 7.07% 6.78%
Age 40-44 7.15% 7.18% 7.27%
Age 45-49 6.46% 7.12% 7.47%
Age 50-54 6.51% 6.47% 7.01%
Age 55-59 6.1% 5.53% 6.2%
Age 60-64 4.44% 4.3% 4.98%
Age 65-69 2.89% 3.14% 3.74%
Age 70-74 1.99% 2.43% 2.93%
Age 75-79 1.53% 1.95% 2.43%
Age 80-84 1.06% 1.45% 1.9%
Age 85+ 0.73% 1.35% 1.86%

Race

Houston, TX 77042 Texas United States
American Indian, Eskimo, Aluet 0.2% 0.45% 0.77%
Asian or Pacific Islander 9.85% 3.53% 4.6%
Black 16.67% 11.57% 12.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.13% 0.19%
Other 11.55% 14.93% 8.53%
White 61.62% 69.4% 73.51%
Population Hispanic 29.67% 36.77% 15.5%
Population Non Hispanic 70.33% 63.23% 84.5%

Households & Dwellings Inventory / Size

Houston, TX 77042 Texas United States
Households 18,029 8,338,519 113,634,428
Median Home Sale Price (where available) $188,156 NA NA
Median Dwelling Age 21 23 29
Average Household Size 2 3 3
In Current Residence 5+ Years 20% 28% 35%
Annual Residential Turnover 27% 20% 18%
Median Years in Residence 2 3 3
Households: Family 46.28% 69.85% 66.4%
Households: Non-Family 53.73% 30.15% 33.6%
Households: With Children 22.59% 39.64% 34.17%
Households: No Children 77.41% 60.36% 65.83%
Dwellings
Vacant 15.38% 12.84% 12.36%
Owner-Occupied 23.51% 57.23% 59.23%
Renter-Occupied 61.11% 29.93% 28.41%
Vehicles by Household
No Vehicles Available 7% 6% 8%
One Vehicle Available 54% 35% 33%
Two or More Vehicles Available 39% 59% 59%
Marital Status
Never Married 27.5% 19.1% 21.17%
Now Married 36.51% 41.67% 41.74%
Separated 4.2% 4.78% 4.19%
Widowed 2.03% 4.15% 5.13%
Divorced 10.73% 7.34% 7.68%

Occupation & Industry / Drive Time

Houston, TX 77042 Texas United States
Occupations: White Collar 80.62% 76.82% 77.74%
Occupations: Blue Collar 19.38% 23.18% 22.26%
Employees by Job Type:
Executives, Managers, Administrators 16.67% 5.09% 5.56%
Professional Specialty Occupations 14.51% 6.56% 7.61%
Sales Professionals 3.14% 1.09% 1.22%
Technologies and Technicians 4.89% 1.48% 1.75%
Sales Workers and Clerks 8.46% 4.18% 4.35%
Administrative Support 22.29% 8.06% 8.85%
Technical, Sales and Administrative: Field Occupations 0.19% 0.09% 0.12%
Private Household 0% 0% 0%
Protective Services 0.95% 0.58% 0.71%
Other Services: Site Based 9.51% 5.65% 6.28%
Other Services: Field Based 0.22% 0.21% 0.27%
Farming, Forestry, and Fishing 1.91% 1.09% 1.15%
Precision, Craft and Repair: Site Based 7.96% 4% 4.13%
Construction, Repair and Mining: Field Based 2.82% 1.28% 1.35%
Machine Operators, Assemblers and Inspectors 1.89% 0.94% 1.14%
Transportation Materials Moving Workers 2.5% 1.35% 1.41%
Handlers, Helpers and Laborers 2.34% 1.3% 1.33%
Employees by Industry:
Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing 0.35% 0.37% 0.5%
Mining 6.71% 0.64% 0.14%
Construction 4.71% 2.19% 2.16%
Manufacturing 9.63% 3.45% 4.56%
Transportation and Communications 2.79% 2.04% 2.05%
Wholesale Trade 5.01% 2.33% 2.35%
Retail Trade 14.86% 9.39% 9.79%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 14.44% 3.02% 3.35%
Services 40.8% 17.2% 19.36%
Public Administration 0.94% 2.35% 2.97%
Unclassified 1.53% 0.39% 0.42%
Transportation to Work:
Public 5% 2% 5%
Drive / Carpool 90% 92% 88%
Walk / Bike / Other 3% 3% 4%
Work at Home 2% 3% 3%
Median Travel Time to Work (in minutes) 23.42 20.75 20.65

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Weather, Pollution & Natural Disaster Risk Indexes

Houston, TX 77042 Texas United States
Average January High Temperature 62 F 58 F NA
Average January Low Temperature 42 F 33 F NA
Average July High Temperature 94 F 94 F NA
Average July Low Temperature 74 F 71 F NA
Annual Precipitation 49 in. 31 in. NA
Earthquake Risk Index 21 24 100
Weather Risk Index 328 186 100
Hail Index 89 287 100
Hurricane Index 386 172 100
Tornado Index 325 201 100
Wind Index 27 102 100
Air Pollution Index 91 95 100
Ozone Index 91 95 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 108 90 100
Lead Index 39 78 100
NO2 Index 123 97 100
Particulate Matter Index 80 109 100

Index scores (100 = National Average) for an area are compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ

Income

Houston, TX 77042 Texas United States
Median Household Income $52,170 $51,056 $52,683
Average Household Income $66,675 $65,154 $68,953
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 1990 69% 89% 75%
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 2000 24% 28% 25%
Per-capita Income $32,256 $22,969 $26,464
Median Disposable Income $44,022 $43,192 $44,384
Household Incomes
$0 - $10,000 5.44% 8.15% 7.59%
$10,000 - $15,000 2.73% 4.35% 4.14%
$15,000 - $20,000 3.8% 5.21% 5.09%
$20,000 - $25,000 4.82% 5.3% 5.17%
$25,000 - $30,000 5.42% 5.21% 5.01%
$30,000 - $35,000 6.37% 5.68% 5.49%
$35,000 - $40,000 6.34% 5.1% 4.93%
$40,000 - $45,000 6.76% 5.15% 5.05%
$45,000 - $50,000 5.87% 4.82% 4.83%
$50,000 - $60,000 9.43% 8.41% 8.61%
$60,000 - $75,000 10.36% 10.2% 10.67%
$75,000 - $100,000 11.07% 11.84% 12.4%
$100,000 - $125,000 7.06% 7.62% 7.87%
$125,000 - $150,000 4.42% 4.54% 4.6%
$150,000 - $200,000 4.51% 4.02% 4.06%
$200,000 - $250,000 1.82% 1.4% 1.41%
$250,000 - $500,000 2.37% 1.63% 1.65%
$500,000 + 1.4% 1.39% 1.42%
Median Income by Age
Age < 25 $33,636 $26,765 $28,988
Age 25 - 34 $45,445 $45,998 $47,682
Age 35 - 44 $56,128 $59,047 $60,306
Age 45 - 54 $67,141 $67,053 $69,357
Age 55 - 64 $70,702 $58,988 $61,074
Age 65 - 74 $63,039 $42,515 $43,336
Age 75 + $60,112 $32,733 $33,046

Expenditures

Houston, TX 77042 Texas United States
Sales Tax Rate 8% NA NA
Average Total Household Expenditure $52,505 $51,666 $53,788
Average Annual Household Expense Index
Total Household Expenditure 98 96 100
Contributions 99 95 100
Personal Insurance 98 96 100
Apparel 98 96 100
Education 101 96 100
Entertainment 97 96 100
Food and Beverages 97 96 100
Health Care 97 96 100
Household Furnishings and Equipment 98 96 100
Shelter 97 96 100
Household Operations 98 96 100
Miscellaneous Expenses 98 96 100
Personal Care 98 96 100
Reading 99 96 100
Tobacco 97 96 100
Transportation 97 96 100
Utilities 98 96 100
Gifts 99 95 100

Assets & Debt

Houston, TX 77042 Texas United States
Average Household Net Worth $470,338 $501,114 $514,884
Median Debt
Mortgage Debt $57,687 $63,438 $64,663
Installment Loan Debt $7,704 $7,850 $8,028
Lines of Credit Debt $701 $673 $688
Credit Card Debt $8,889 $8,825 $8,898
Investment Real Estate Debt $2,306 $2,350 $2,377

Education Level Profile

Houston, TX 77042 Texas United States
Educational Climate Index (1-5) 5 NA NA
Highest Education Level Attained
Less than 9th Grade 2.96% 6.35% 4.09%
Some High School 3.68% 6.47% 5.75%
High School Graduate 12.54% 17.46% 20.17%
Some College 12.79% 12.35% 12.5%
Associate Degree 4.09% 4.07% 5.09%
Bachelors Degree 21.92% 10.6% 11.57%
Graduate Degree 10.5% 5.1% 6.73%


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