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  • City in Texas
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Houston

#76 in Best Cities to Raise a Family in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Houston is a city in Texas with a population of 2,293,288. Houston is in Harris County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Houston offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Houston there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Houston and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Houston are above average.
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    Population
    2,293,288
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $200,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,136
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      810.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      19.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      50.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      330.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      630.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,809.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      630
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      21%
      11%
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    Working in Houston

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,019
    National
    $69,021
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