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Population Review

Census ACS · #5 MSA

Houston Metro Area

The Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has 7,274,714 residents. The median household income is $80,458 and the median home value is $275,200.

7,274,714

Population

823

People / sq mi

$80,458

Median Income

$275,200

Median Home Value

The Houston CBSA covers 8,839 sq mi of land at 823.1 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White45.3%
Black or African American17.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%

Economy & Income

$80,458

Median Household Income

$41,559

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Houston metro's price level is 98.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.4% lower the US average. The local median income of $80,458 has the buying power of $81,576 in average-priced US metros.

98.6

Price Level (US = 100)

$81,576

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$80,458

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$275,200

Median Home Value

$1,378

Median Rent

61.2%

Homeownership

Education

85.1%

High School+

35.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.6%

Drive Alone

11.9%

Work From Home

29.9 min

Avg Commute

20.6%

Foreign Born

Houston spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 7,274,714 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #5 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Houston metro area is $80,458, with a per capita income of $41,559.

The Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.

Data for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Tx CBSA (26420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.