NEIGHBORHOOD
Greater Heights
Texas · Houston · 52,389 residents · 7.39 sq mi
The short version
Greater Heights is a neighborhood of 52,389 people in Houston. Households here earn about 150% more than in Houston as a whole. This is an unusually credentialed place: 75% of adults have a four-year degree. Households take in $161,752 a year at the median, 97% more than the country as a whole. The typical home is worth $717,297. There are 7,094 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Greater Heights; 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 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
52,389
Population density
7,094 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.39 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$161,752
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$115,718
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
Public administration7.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
Manufacturing6.9%
Information5.3%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Finance & insurance4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services1.4%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$717,297
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,816
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.08 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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-Hispanic62%(32,477)
Black3.7%(1,958)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(11,082)
Asian7%(3,645)
Other6.2%(3,227)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62%(32,477)
Black3.7%(1,958)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(11,082)
Asian7%(3,645)
Other6.2%(3,227)
Diversity Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
74.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
14.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Greater Heights, Houston, Texas?
Greater Heights, Houston, Texas has about 52,389 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greater Heights, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Greater Heights, Houston, Texas earns about $161,752 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greater Heights, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Greater Heights, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $717,297, and the typical rent is about $1,816 a month.
How educated are people in Greater Heights, Houston, Texas?
About 74.8% of adults age 25 and over in Greater Heights, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greater Heights, Houston, Texas?
About 5.4% of people in Greater Heights, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024