NEIGHBORHOOD
East Little York - Homestead
Texas · Houston · 16,356 residents · 4.509 sq mi
The short version
East Little York - Homestead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,374. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $133,671. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Houston median. 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
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%
Information10.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
Retail trade9.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Other services2.5%
Public administration1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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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)
Diversity Score66.7%(10,902)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(133)
Black51.4%(8,409)
Hispanic / Latino44.9%(7,350)
Asian0.9%(154)
Other1.9%(310)
Diversity Score66.7%(10,902)
Diversity Score
67
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
Female
53.9%
Foreign born
21.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
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.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024