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
| White | 45.3% |
| Black or African American | 17.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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
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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.
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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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.