About Harris County

Harris is a county in the Houston Metropolitan area. It has a population of 4,835,125 and a population density of 2,742, which is 97% above the national average. It has a median age of 35, which is 1 year above the Houston Metro median age and 4 years below the national average.


Harris County has a median home value of $283,765, which is 8% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,647 is 2% below the metro average rent and 21% below the national average rent The average household income in Harris County is $72,336 , which is 9% below the Metro average household income and 7% below the national average of household income.

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$283,765Median Home Value
$308,050 Houston Metro Area
$1,647Median Rent
$1,675 Houston Metro Area

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Harris County's population is made up of 49% married, 38% single, 9% divorced and 4% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 30%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 29%. Homeowners make up 55% of the population in Harris County.

4,835,125Population
7,510,252 Houston Metro Area
2,742Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
35 Median Age
34 Houston Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Harris County is $39,483. The Median Household Income is $72,336

$39,483Income Per Capita
$40,909 Houston Metro Area
$72,336Median Household Income
$79,463 Houston Metro Area
16% Poverty Rate
14% Houston Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
5% Houston Metro Area
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Amenities in Harris County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$283,765Median Home Value
$308,050 Houston Metro Area
$1,647Median Rent
$1,675 Houston Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Houston Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
45%
Home Owners
55%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Bellaire crime index is 74 which is lower than the national average.

74
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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