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Houston, Mississippi

Houston, Mississippi, in Chickasaw county, is 95 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 105 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. About 4,079 people people live in Houston.

The People and Families of Houston

In Houston, about 47% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Houston.

Approximately 40% of Houston is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Houston had a median family income of $31,979.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,025) in Houston than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Houston enjoy its low crime rate.

Houston Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Houston, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Houston, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in Houston enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Houston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyHouston Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHouston Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHouston Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Houston Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Houston Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Houston, MS

Comparing Houston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population84
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population37
Age of the Population37
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married27

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income27
People Above Poverty28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use21
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010

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