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South Houston, TX


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South Houston, Texas

South Houston, Texas, in Harris county, is 2 miles SW of Pasadena, Texas (center to center) and 10 miles SE of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Houston metropolitan area. South Houston has a population of 15,833.

The People and Families of South Houston

In South Houston, about 53% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in South Houston, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in South Houston.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Houston had a median family income of $34,903.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

South Houston Housing

In South Houston, 59% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In South Houston, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%South Houston Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%South Houston Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%South Houston Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of South Houston, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity96
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime22

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