East Little York - Homestead is home to 16,356 people in Houston. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 26.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. Median home value sits at $133,671. Density works out to 3,627 people per square mile. That trails the Houston median by roughly 27%. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up East Little York - Homestead; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
16,356
Population density
3,627 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.51 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,374
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,752
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$133,671
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,315
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.08 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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-Hispanic0.8%(133)
Black51.4%(8,409)
Hispanic / Latino44.9%(7,350)
Asian0.9%(154)
Other1.9%(310)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(133)
Black51.4%(8,409)
Hispanic / Latino44.9%(7,350)
Asian0.9%(154)
Other1.9%(310)
Diversity Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in East Little York - Homestead, Houston, Texas?
East Little York - Homestead, Houston, Texas has about 16,356 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Little York - Homestead, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in East Little York - Homestead, Houston, Texas earns about $47,374 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Little York - Homestead, Houston, Texas expensive?
In East Little York - Homestead, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $133,671, and the typical rent is about $1,315 a month.
How educated are people in East Little York - Homestead, Houston, Texas?
About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Little York - Homestead, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Little York - Homestead, Houston, Texas?
About 26.8% of people in East Little York - Homestead, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.