In Houston, Texas, the median home price is $210,838; median household income is $56,531; the population is 22,051; schools rate 3.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 175.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Houston at a glance
Population
22,051
Median Household Income
$56,531
Typical Home Value
$210,838
School District Rating
3.9
Violent Crime Rate
175.0
Avg Commute Time
28.5
About Houston
Houston has a population of 22,051. The median home value is $210,838, 31% below the Texas median. Median household income is $56,531 (28% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are Crockett, Lovelady, and Grapeland.
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.
Houston at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Houston?
- Houston has a population of 22,051 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Houston?
- The median home value in Houston is $210,838. 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 $56,531 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Houston in?
- Houston is in Texas.
- 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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