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Houston, Texas by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Houston was 8.9 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.6 times the statewide rate (3.4). The median household income is $64,813 and the median home value is $277,800. Population: about 2,328,253 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Houston?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Houston at 8.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (21,386 in all). That is about 2.6 times the Texas rate (3.4), and about 2.7 times the national rate (3.3). 272 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 91,888 (38.1 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.2 per 1,000, about 2.6 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 28,856 were reported, the count is down 26%.
| Offense (2025) | Houston count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 21,386 | 8.9 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 272 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 1,378 | 0.57 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 4,848 | 2.0 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 14,888 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 91,888 | 38.1 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 11,696 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 67,634 | 28.0 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12,558 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Houston changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,856 | 96,599 | 475 |
| 2022 | 26,405 | 105,086 | 437 |
| 2023 | 25,533 | 104,439 | 353 |
| 2024 | 26,777 | 100,058 | 331 |
| 2025 | 21,386 | 91,888 | 272 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Houston Police Department's own reports.
How does Houston compare with Texas?
Households in Houston have a median income of $64,813 (Texas: $78,476). The median owner-occupied home is worth $277,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,361 a month. About 2,328,253 people live on 641 square miles of land, roughly 3,634 per square mile. The city lies in Harris County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Houston | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,328,253 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $64,813 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $277,800 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,361 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 19.9% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 42.1% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.4 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Houston?
EPA lists 7 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Houston: Patrick Bayou, Many Diversified Interests, Inc., Geneva Industries/Fuhrmann Energy, South Cavalcade Street, Sol Lynn/Industrial Transformers, North Cavalcade Street, plus 1 more. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in Houston. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Lake Houston Dam (66 ft) and Addicks Dam (49 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Harris County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High), hurricanes (Very High) and heat waves (Very High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Houston?
No highway work zones were listed in Houston city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Houston?
Inside the city limits there are 612 public schools (2024-25) and 159 private schools (2023-24). 58 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Brazos Bend State Park and Sheldon Lake State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Houston
Gun shops
152 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Houston city limits (150 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 101 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 109 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 10Ring Com (Houston), A & P Pawn & Jewelry (Houston), Academy Sports & Outdoors (#18) (Houston), Academy Sports + Outdoors #021 (Humble), Academy Sports + Outdoors #10 (Houston), Academy Sports + Outdoors #116 (Houston), Academy Sports + Outdoors #165 (Richmond), Academy Sports + Outdoors #172 (Houston) and 142 more.
Liquor stores
430 liquor stores are on the map inside the Houston city limits: & Liquor #407 (Houston), 5 Star Liquor (Houston), 50 50 Liquor (Humble), 99 Ranch Market (Houston), @Bottle King Liquor (Houston), A & Y Liquor (Houston), A N Liquor (Spring), A.C. Cut Rate Wholesale Liquor (Houston) and 422 more.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the Houston city limits: Planned Parenthood (2 in Houston).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Houston?
In 2025, Houston had 8.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (21,386 reported), about 2.6 times the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 38.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Houston?
$64,813 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in Houston?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $277,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Houston?
Harris County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High), hurricanes (Very High) and heat waves (Very High).
Nearby cities
Pearland, TX (16 mi) · Pasadena, TX (17 mi) · Atascocita, TX (18 mi) · Missouri City, TX (18 mi) · Spring, TX (19 mi) · Sugar Land, TX (20 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county page: Harris County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Houston city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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