Living in South Houston, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Houston · Census data 2020–2024
South Houston has 16,033 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $53,497 (32% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $189,300, the median rent is $1,212/month.
South Houston at a glance
- Population
- 16,033
- Median age
- 31.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $53,497State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $189,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,212/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is South Houston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in South Houston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Houston the median home value is $189,300, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,212 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,686 a month in housing costs.
South Houston median household income
The median household income in South Houston is $53,497 and the income per person is $21,830. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in South Houston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,487
- Owner-occupied
- 55.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.6%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 3.21
South Houston demographics
- Population
- 16,033
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 4,998
- Foreign-born
- 33.2%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Houston ›
Education in South Houston
10.3% of adults 25 and older in South Houston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Houston
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
South Houston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Houston | 16,033 | $53,497 | $189,300 | $1,212 |
| Pasadena | 149,433 | $64,927 | $209,600 | $1,213 |
| Galena Park | 10,487 | $51,220 | $117,700 | $1,184 |
| Deer Park | 33,967 | $100,382 | $264,600 | $1,318 |
| Brookside Village | 1,565 | $110,833 | $352,300 | $1,488 |
| Jacinto City | 9,432 | $47,318 | $156,200 | $1,242 |
| Pearland | 127,514 | $118,842 | $356,300 | $1,860 |
| Cloverleaf | 24,063 | $54,994 | $169,600 | $1,155 |
| Friendswood | 41,030 | $126,508 | $420,100 | $1,688 |
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What is the median household income in South Houston, TX?
The median household income in South Houston is $53,497, 32% 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 South Houston?
The median home value in South Houston is $189,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in South Houston?
The median gross rent in South Houston is $1,212 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is South Houston, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
What is the median age in South Houston?
The median age in South Houston is 31.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in South Houston?
The average commute to work in South Houston is 31 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Houston?
The unemployment rate in South Houston is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Houston?
10.3% of adults in South Houston 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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