Houston

Houston is known for its strong economy and abundance of employment opportunities.

Welcome to Houston

Welcome to Houston, a bustling metropolis nestled in the heart of Texas. If you're considering a move to this dynamic city, get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural scene, indulge in world-class dining experiences, and enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures. Houston offers a diverse range of neighborhoods, each with its own unique character and charm, ensuring there's a perfect place for everyone to call home.
 
Houston is known for its strong economy and abundance of employment opportunities. As the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston is home to a thriving energy industry, a robust medical sector, and a growing technology and innovation hub. Whether you're an established professional or a young entrepreneur, Houston provides ample career prospects and a supportive business environment.
 
One of the city's greatest assets is its cultural diversity. Houston is a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities, resulting in a rich tapestry of traditions, festivals, and cuisines. From the vibrant neighborhoods of Chinatown and Little India to the thriving arts scene in the Museum District, Houston celebrates its multicultural heritage through a myriad of cultural events and attractions.
 
When it comes to food, Houston is a culinary paradise. The city boasts a diverse culinary scene, offering everything from mouthwatering barbecue and Tex-Mex delights to innovative fusion cuisine and international flavors. Food lovers will delight in exploring Houston's countless restaurants, food trucks, and farmers' markets that showcase the city's gastronomic diversity.
 
Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy in Houston's green spaces and parks. The city is home to the sprawling Buffalo Bayou Park, where you can kayak along the bayou, bike on scenic trails, or simply relax and take in the beautiful views. Houston's mild climate allows for year-round outdoor activities, including hiking in the nearby Sam Houston National Forest or birdwatching at the renowned Brazos Bend State Park.
 
Houstonians take pride in their sports teams, with passionate fan bases supporting the Houston Astros (MLB), Houston Texans (NFL), Houston Rockets (NBA), and Houston Dynamo (MLS). Attending a live game or cheering on the teams from sports bars is a favorite pastime for many residents.
 
Education is highly valued in Houston, and the city is home to several esteemed universities, including Rice University, the University of Houston, and Texas Southern University. The city also offers a range of highly-rated public and private schools, providing excellent educational opportunities for students of all ages.
 
Houston's transportation infrastructure ensures convenient travel throughout the city. The Metro system provides bus and light rail services, making commuting and exploring the city hassle-free. Additionally, Houston is served by two major airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), providing easy access to domestic and international destinations.
 
In summary, Houston is a city that embraces diversity, offers abundant career opportunities, and provides a rich tapestry of cultural experiences. From its world-class dining scene and thriving arts community to its outdoor adventures and lively sports culture, Houston offers something for everyone. So, get ready to embark on an exciting new chapter in the "Space City" and make Houston your home.

Overview for Houston, TX

3,641,066 people live in Houston, where the median age is 34.1 and the average individual income is $33,208.42. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,641,066

Total Population

34.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$33,208.42

Average individual Income

Around Houston, TX

There's plenty to do around Houston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

87
Very Walkable
Walking Score
70
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
44
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Brooklyn’s Market, Bzach Custom & Off The Rack Suits, and Skyline CrossFit.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.67 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.32 miles 25 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.22 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.67 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.88 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.67 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Houston, TX

Houston has 1,301,830 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Houston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,641,066 people call Houston home. The population density is 3,485.11 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,641,066

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.1

Median Age

49.59 / 50.41%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,301,830

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$33,208.42

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Houston, TX

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Houston. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Primrose School Of Spring Cypress
PRIVATE
PreK - 1st
No rating available
Cypress Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Montessori Childrens School
PRIVATE
K - K
No rating available
Harmony Science Academy - Cypress
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Primrose School Of Barker Cypress
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
4/5
Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Sandcastle Montessori Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 1st
No rating available
Lakewood Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
West Montessori School Of Copperfield
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Little Yorkers Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
KIPP Voyage Academy For Girls
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
1/5
KIPP Northeast College Preparatory
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Scarborough Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Elmore Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Fonwood Early Childhood Center
PUBLIC
PreK - K
No rating available
Hilliard Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Humble Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Primrose School At Fall Creek
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Francis Elementary
PUBLIC
1st - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Cook Junior Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
North Forest High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Forest Brook Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
The Covenant Preparatory School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
The Varnett School - Northeast
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Kashmere Gardens Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Shadydale Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Yes Prep North Forest
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
3/5
KIPP Polaris Academy For Boys
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
1/5
KIPP Legacy Preparatory
PUBLIC
PreK - 4th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Marshall Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Ridgemont Elementary
PUBLIC
2nd - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Willowridge High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Christa McAuliffe Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Fort Bend Independent School District Early Literacy Center
PUBLIC
PreK - 1st
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Reagan K-8 Educational Center
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Light Christian Academy Daycare & Early Children Devel
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Blue Ridge Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Windsor Village Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Arrow Academy - Champions Academy
PUBLIC
K - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Greystone House Montessori School
PRIVATE
K - K
No rating available
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Ischool High At University Park
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Amazing Kidz Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 1st
No rating available
Champions Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
Helen Major Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Spring Leadership Academy
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Cranbrook Learning Connection
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
KIPP Unity Pri
PUBLIC
PreK - 4th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Iman Academy - Southwest
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Primrose School Of Eldridge Parkway
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Mission Bend Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 7th
No rating available
Southwest Community Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 2nd
No rating available
Park Point Montessori
PRIVATE
PreK - 3rd
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Maurice L Wolfe Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Early Discovery Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - 1st
No rating available
KIPP Academy West Middle
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
3/5
Five Star Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Stjohn Paul II Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Westside Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - 7th
No rating available
Services-Ninos Charter Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Varnett Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
4/5
KIPP Connect Houston Pri
PUBLIC
PreK - 4th
4/5
Anderson Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Sharpstown High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Rodriguez Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Challenge Early College High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
11th - 12th
No rating available
Pilgrim Lutheran School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Thomas More Parish School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Francis De Sales School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
3/5
Nci Charter School Without Walls
PUBLIC
PreK - PreK
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
Etoile Academy Charter School
PUBLIC
5th - 6th
No rating available
Cunningham Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 1st
No rating available
Sharpstown International School
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
4th - 8th
No rating available
Briarmeadow Charter
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Tinsley Elementary
PUBLIC
1st - 5th
1/5
Mistral Center For Early Childhood
PUBLIC
PreK - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
2nd - 5th
1/5
Energized For Stem Academy Southeast Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Holy Ghost Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Memorial Lutheran School
PRIVATE
PreK - 10th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Westbury Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Al-Hadi School Of Accelerative Learning
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Torah Girls Academy Of Texas
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Services-Ninos Charter Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Services-Ninos Charter El II
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Accelerated Interdisciplinary Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 7th
3/5
Harmony School Of Science-Houston
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5