NEIGHBORHOOD
Greater Uptown
Texas · Houston · 58,268 residents · 8.38 sq mi
The short version
Greater Uptown is a neighborhood of 58,268 people in Houston. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 41% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 49% ahead of the Houston median. Median home value sits at $664,046. The foreign-born share is 29%. These figures are approximated by combining the 23 census tracts that make up Greater Uptown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
58,268
Population density
6,952 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
8.38 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,759
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$86,799
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.5%
Public administration10.3%
Information9.8%
Retail trade6.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Manufacturing3.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services1%
Construction0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$664,046
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,765
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.5%
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.88 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
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-Hispanic52.7%(30,725)
Black10.7%(6,241)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(12,283)
Asian11.7%(6,814)
Other3.8%(2,205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(30,725)
Black10.7%(6,241)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(12,283)
Asian11.7%(6,814)
Other3.8%(2,205)
Diversity Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
28.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Greater Uptown, Houston, Texas?
Greater Uptown, Houston, Texas has about 58,268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greater Uptown, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Greater Uptown, Houston, Texas earns about $96,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greater Uptown, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Greater Uptown, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $664,046, and the typical rent is about $1,765 a month.
How educated are people in Greater Uptown, Houston, Texas?
About 69.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greater Uptown, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greater Uptown, Houston, Texas?
About 8.5% of people in Greater Uptown, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024