NEIGHBORHOOD
Greater Eastwood
Texas · Houston · 8,656 residents · 1.55 sq mi
The short version
Greater Eastwood is a neighborhood of 8,656 people in Houston. Owners hold 45% of the housing stock. There are 5,570 people per square mile. Households here earn about 34% less than in Houston as a whole. The median household earns $42,710, about 48% below the national median. About 29% of adults have finished a four-year degree. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Greater Eastwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,656
Population density
5,570 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.55 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,710
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,321
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.4%
Information8.8%
Other services6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Public administration2.7%
Retail trade2.3%
Education & health services2.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$342,409
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,033
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.3%
54.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.99 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
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-Hispanic17%(1,469)
Black10.5%(910)
Hispanic / Latino69.3%(6,002)
Asian2.1%(178)
Other1.1%(97)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17%(1,469)
Black10.5%(910)
Hispanic / Latino69.3%(6,002)
Asian2.1%(178)
Other1.1%(97)
Diversity Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Foreign born
17.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Greater Eastwood, Houston, Texas?
Greater Eastwood, Houston, Texas has about 8,656 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greater Eastwood, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Greater Eastwood, Houston, Texas earns about $42,710 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greater Eastwood, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Greater Eastwood, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $342,409, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.
How educated are people in Greater Eastwood, Houston, Texas?
About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greater Eastwood, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greater Eastwood, Houston, Texas?
About 15.4% of people in Greater Eastwood, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024