NEIGHBORHOOD
Lake Houston
Texas · Houston · 38,489 residents · 33.9 sq mi
The short version
Lake Houston is home to 38,489 people in Houston. That is roughly 101% ahead of the Houston median. 83% of homes are owner-occupied. Households take in $130,038 a year at the median, 58% more than the country as a whole. Getting to work takes 37 minutes on average. The median age is 35.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Lake Houston; 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 35.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
38,489
Population density
1,136 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
33.9 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$130,038
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,431
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.4%
Finance & insurance9.9%
Information9.3%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
Wholesale trade7%
Other services4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
Public administration2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Education & health services1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$323,382
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,852
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.10 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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-Hispanic42.7%(16,445)
Black13.7%(5,268)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(11,716)
Asian5.9%(2,270)
Other7.2%(2,790)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(16,445)
Black13.7%(5,268)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(11,716)
Asian5.9%(2,270)
Other7.2%(2,790)
Diversity Score
87
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
11.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lake Houston, Houston, Texas?
Lake Houston, Houston, Texas has about 38,489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lake Houston, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Lake Houston, Houston, Texas earns about $130,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lake Houston, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Lake Houston, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $323,382, and the typical rent is about $1,852 a month.
How educated are people in Lake Houston, Houston, Texas?
About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Houston, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lake Houston, Houston, Texas?
About 9.5% of people in Lake Houston, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024