Living in Humble, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Humble · Census data 2020–2024
Humble has 16,521 residents with a median age of 32.1. The median household income is $57,011 (27% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $216,400, the median rent is $1,330/month.
Humble at a glance
- Population
- 16,521
- Median age
- 32.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $57,011State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $216,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,330/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Humble a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Humble
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Humble the median home value is $216,400, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,330 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,717 a month in housing costs.
Humble median household income
The median household income in Humble is $57,011 and the income per person is $27,358. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Humble: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,428
- Owner-occupied
- 38.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.2%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.72
Humble demographics
- Population
- 16,521
- Median age
- 32.1
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 5,981
- Foreign-born
- 22.6%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Humble ›
Education in Humble
17.4% of adults 25 and older in Humble have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Humble
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Humble vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humble | 16,521 | $57,011 | $216,400 | $1,330 |
| Atascocita | 99,354 | $118,226 | $307,400 | $1,849 |
| Aldine | 17,167 | $44,455 | $103,200 | $1,428 |
| Spring | 68,580 | $88,997 | $231,500 | $1,711 |
| Porter Heights | 987 | $87,804 | $267,800 | $1,074 |
| Sheldon | 2,208 | $68,750 | — | $1,756 |
| Crosby | 4,617 | $59,241 | $226,700 | $1,223 |
| Woodbranch | 1,719 | $85,500 | $263,900 | $1,438 |
| Cloverleaf | 24,063 | $54,994 | $169,600 | $1,155 |
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What is the median household income in Humble, TX?
The median household income in Humble is $57,011, 27% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Humble?
The median home value in Humble is $216,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Humble?
The median gross rent in Humble is $1,330 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Humble, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Humble?
The median age in Humble is 32.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Humble?
The average commute to work in Humble is 33 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Humble?
The unemployment rate in Humble is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Humble?
17.4% of adults in Humble have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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