Skip to Main Content
Harris County
  • County in Texas
profile header© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
County

Harris County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade C
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A
    5. Diversity
      grade A+
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade B+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Harris County is located in Texas with a population of 4,697,957. Harris County is one of the best places to live in Texas. In Harris County, most residents own their homes. In Harris County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Harris County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Harris County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    4,697,957

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $201,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,164
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
    Sponsored Mortgage Options for Harris County
    Get Rates
    • Find a loan that's right for you. Compare today's top mortgage and refinancing providers.
    • Get approval in minutes. Checking rates won't affect your credit score.
    Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.

    Map

    Home Listings

    Listings by Homes.com

    Harris County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      539.4
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      10.2
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      58
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      369.6
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      684.2
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,774.4
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      464.6
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      national  11%

    Working in Harris County

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,788
    National
    $69,021

    Harris County Reviews

    No reviews yet

    Take our survey to add your review

    Review Harris County