




$261,700
Average Value
$173
Average Price per Sq Ft
Home for sale
Houston is one of the most economically diverse metros in the country — and one of its most globally connected. Known as the Energy Capital of the World, the city also anchors the Texas Medical Center, a massive port, and a thriving aerospace presence tied to NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
From refinery corridors to world-class hospitals, from international trade routes to master-planned suburbs like The Woodlands and Katy, Houston’s economy runs deep and wide. It’s a city built on industry, immigration, and resilience — with housing markets as varied as its population.
Population Growth
~1.2%
Net Migration
Positive
Median Home Price
$261,700
Unemployment Rate
4.10%
Price Trend
~2–4% YoY growth
New Permits
~6,800 units
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Houston continues to experience strong population inflows, reinforcing long-term housing demand across both major metros and emerging secondary markets.
Total Population:
2,345,606
Growth Rate:
~1.2%
Net Migration:
Positive
A diversified economic base supports resilience and sustained housing demand across cycles.
Unemployment Rate:
4.10%
Total Employment:
14.5 million jobs
Largest Sectors:
Trade, Transportation & Utilities (~1.2M)
Education & Health Services (~900K)
Professional & Business Services (~850K)
Government (~750K)
Construction (~350K)
Income levels remain competitive relative to housing costs, supporting affordability compared to higher-cost U.S. markets.
Median Household Income:
$62,637
Per Capita Income:
$36,616
Home prices remain relatively accessible, supported by strong supply and continued development.
Median Home Value:
$261,700
Homeownership Rate:
41.70%
Median Rent:
$1,318
Monthly Owner Cost:
$1,884
Home Price Trend:
~2–4% YoY growth
Owner Occupied:
41.7%
Renter Occupied:
58.3%
Population Change
Positive migration
(2024–2025)
New Permits Issued:
~6,800 units
Enrollment
~189,000 students
Graduation Rate
~83%
Student–Teacher Ratio
~17:1
Violent Crime
~11.5 per 1,000
Property Crime
~38.0 per 1,000
Avg Temperature
~70.0°F
Annual Rainfall
~49.8 inches
Extreme heat days
~100+ days ≥90°F
Counties
Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery

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