NEIGHBORHOOD
Greater Fondren Southwest
Texas · Houston · 49,386 residents · 6.91 sq mi
The short version
Greater Fondren Southwest is home to 49,386 people in Houston. 35% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 32%. 27.0% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Density works out to 7,150 people per square mile. About 27% of adults have finished a four-year degree. These figures are approximated by combining the 15 census tracts that make up Greater Fondren Southwest; 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 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
49,386
Population density
7,150 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.91 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,899
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,952
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
Wholesale trade12.3%
Finance & insurance6.4%
Retail trade5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Other services4%
Public administration2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$240,860
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,239
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.5%
65.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.63 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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-Hispanic12.5%(6,149)
Black40.5%(20,019)
Hispanic / Latino38.4%(18,940)
Asian5.8%(2,867)
Other2.9%(1,411)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(6,149)
Black40.5%(20,019)
Hispanic / Latino38.4%(18,940)
Asian5.8%(2,867)
Other2.9%(1,411)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
Female
53.2%
Foreign born
32.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, Texas?
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, Texas has about 49,386 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, Texas earns about $49,899 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $240,860, and the typical rent is about $1,239 a month.
How educated are people in Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, Texas?
About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, Texas?
About 27.0% of people in Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024