NEIGHBORHOOD
Greenway - Upper Kirby Area
Texas · Houston · 30,722 residents · 3.155 sq mi
The short version
Greenway - Upper Kirby Area is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,020. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $695,351. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% more than the Houston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Greenway - Upper Kirby Area; 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 34.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
30,722
Population density
9,738 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,020
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$87,211
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.3%
Public administration7.5%
Information7.3%
Retail trade6.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$695,351
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,885
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.4%
76.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(15,710)
Black10%(3,076)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(6,383)
Asian14.4%(4,430)
Other3.7%(1,123)
Diversity Score82.9%(25,468)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(15,710)
Black10%(3,076)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(6,383)
Asian14.4%(4,430)
Other3.7%(1,123)
Diversity Score82.9%(25,468)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Foreign born
20.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Greenway - Upper Kirby Area, Houston, Texas?
Greenway - Upper Kirby Area, Houston, Texas has about 30,722 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greenway - Upper Kirby Area, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Greenway - Upper Kirby Area, Houston, Texas earns about $107,020 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greenway - Upper Kirby Area, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Greenway - Upper Kirby Area, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $695,351, and the typical rent is about $1,885 a month.
How educated are people in Greenway - Upper Kirby Area, Houston, Texas?
About 77.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greenway - Upper Kirby Area, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greenway - Upper Kirby Area, Houston, Texas?
About 7.8% of people in Greenway - Upper Kirby Area, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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