NEIGHBORHOOD
Briarforest Area
Texas · Houston · 41,142 residents · 6.75 sq mi
The short version
With 41,142 people, Briarforest Area is a neighborhood in Houston. This is an unusually credentialed place: 57% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 51% of the housing stock. There are 6,092 people per square mile. Households here earn about 36% more than in Houston as a whole. 23% of residents were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up Briarforest Area; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
41,142
Population density
6,092 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.75 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,248
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,982
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
Other services9.4%
Retail trade6.9%
Public administration6.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
Manufacturing5.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services1.1%
Construction0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$418,709
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,454
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.2%
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.30 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(18,365)
Black20.1%(8,268)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(9,117)
Asian6.6%(2,712)
Other6.5%(2,680)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(18,365)
Black20.1%(8,268)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(9,117)
Asian6.6%(2,712)
Other6.5%(2,680)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
22.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Briarforest Area, Houston, Texas?
Briarforest Area, Houston, Texas has about 41,142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Briarforest Area, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Briarforest Area, Houston, Texas earns about $88,248 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Briarforest Area, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Briarforest Area, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $418,709, and the typical rent is about $1,454 a month.
How educated are people in Briarforest Area, Houston, Texas?
About 56.7% of adults age 25 and over in Briarforest Area, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Briarforest Area, Houston, Texas?
About 11.8% of people in Briarforest Area, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024