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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.
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.
In 2000, South Houston had a median family income of $34,903.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
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.
In South Houston, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing South Houston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
Ratings range from
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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