In Houston, Alabama, the median home price is $204,084, compared with the Alabama median of $232,587; median household income is $58,626; the population is 108,140; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 303.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Houston at a glance
Population
108,140
Median Household Income
$58,626
Typical Home Value
$204,084
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
303.9
Avg Commute Time
22.1
About Houston
Houston has a population of 108,140. The median home value is $204,084, 12% below the Alabama median. Median household income is $58,626 (8% below the Alabama median). The most populated towns are Dothan, Madrid, and Cottonwood.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Houston
5 towns, by population.
County rankings in Alabama
Every county in Alabama, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- Counties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment
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- Counties With the Cheapest Childcare
- Safest Counties From Natural Disasters
- Counties With the Lowest Flood Risk
- Counties With the Lowest Wildfire Risk
- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Houston at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Houston?
- Houston has a population of 108,140 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Houston?
- The median home value in Houston is $204,084. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Houston?
- Median household income in Houston is $58,626 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Houston in?
- Houston is in Alabama.
- How many towns are in Houston?
- Houston contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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