NEIGHBORHOOD
Greater Hobby Area
Texas · Houston · 22,418 residents · 11.5 sq mi
The short version
Greater Hobby Area is a neighborhood of 22,418 people in Houston. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 30.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. The foreign-born share is 29%. 52% of homes are owner-occupied. 22.5% of locals live below the federal poverty line. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Greater Hobby Area; 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 30.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
22,418
Population density
1,941 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
11.5 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,875
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,640
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.2%
Information13.7%
Retail trade11%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Other services3.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Education & health services1%
Public administration1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Manufacturing0.9%
Construction0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$256,994
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,145
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.3%
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.33 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
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-Hispanic4.8%(1,079)
Black18%(4,040)
Hispanic / Latino74.5%(16,694)
Asian1.4%(310)
Other1.3%(295)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(1,079)
Black18%(4,040)
Hispanic / Latino74.5%(16,694)
Asian1.4%(310)
Other1.3%(295)
Diversity Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
28.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Greater Hobby Area, Houston, Texas?
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, Texas has about 22,418 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greater Hobby Area, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Greater Hobby Area, Houston, Texas earns about $59,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greater Hobby Area, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Greater Hobby Area, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $256,994, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.
How educated are people in Greater Hobby Area, Houston, Texas?
About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Greater Hobby Area, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greater Hobby Area, Houston, Texas?
About 22.5% of people in Greater Hobby Area, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024