About Wharton County

Wharton is a county in the Houston Metropolitan area. It has a population of 41,614 and a population density of 38, which is 60% below the national average. It has a median age of 38, which is 4 years above the Houston Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.


Wharton County has a median home value of $198,130, which is 36% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,344 is 20% below the metro average rent and 36% below the national average rent The average household income in Wharton County is $59,712 , which is 25% below the Metro average household income and 23% below the national average of household income.

Metro Area loading
$198,130Median Home Value
$308,050 Houston Metro Area
$1,344Median Rent
$1,675 Houston Metro Area

Towns of Wharton County

Nearby Counties

Free Neighborhood Recommendations
Try it now

Looking to buy a home? We provide free neighborhood recommendations, backed by our data. Book a free consultation today !

img

Wharton County's population is made up of 53% married, 31% single, 9% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 35%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 67% of the population in Wharton County.

41,614Population
7,510,252 Houston Metro Area
38Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
38 Median Age
34 Houston Metro Area
See Detailed Demographics Data for Wharton County

The Per Capita income in Wharton County is $29,061. The Median Household Income is $59,712

$29,061Income Per Capita
$40,909 Houston Metro Area
$59,712Median Household Income
$79,463 Houston Metro Area
15% Poverty Rate
14% Houston Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
5% Houston Metro Area
See Detailed Employment Data for Wharton County
Amenities in Wharton County
Trader Joe’s
loading
loading
loading
loading
loading
Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
View Detailsloading
Trader Joe’s
loading
loading
loading
loading
loading
Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
View Detailsloading
Trader Joe’s
loading
loading
loading
loading
loading
Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
View Detailsloading
Trader Joe’s
loading
loading
loading
loading
loading
Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
View Detailsloading
See Detailed Amenities Data for Wharton County
$198,130Median Home Value
$308,050 Houston Metro Area
$1,344Median Rent
$1,675 Houston Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Houston Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
33%
Home Owners
67%
See Detailed Real Estate Data for Wharton County
315
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
717
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

Wharton crime index is 138 which is higher than the national average.

138
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.

See Detailed Crime Data for Wharton County

Nextburb ranking is based on key statistics from the U.S. Census data, FBI, CDC, and other sources

Show Ranking by
  • Ranked #24 In Houston Bay Area
    of 322 Total Places
  • Ranked #52 In Houston Bay Area
    of 322 Total Places
  • Ranked #125 In Houston Bay Area
    of 322 Total Places
See All Rankings
Compare Lifestyle
Compare demographics, real estate, crime and other stats
VS

Your next place to live is waiting for you


loading