NEIGHBORHOOD
Meadowbrook - Allendale
Texas · Houston · 21,266 residents · 5.83 sq mi
The short version
With 21,266 people, Meadowbrook - Allendale is a neighborhood in Houston. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 39% of residents were born outside the United States. The median age is 33.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. Median home value sits at $168,387. There are 3,650 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Meadowbrook - Allendale; 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 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
21,266
Population density
3,650 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.83 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,417
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,771
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18%
Information12.7%
Retail trade12.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Other services3.4%
Public administration2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Manufacturing1.1%
Education & health services0.7%
Construction0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$168,387
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,332
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.02 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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-Hispanic7.2%(1,524)
Black2.8%(600)
Hispanic / Latino87.4%(18,577)
Asian1.5%(314)
Other1.2%(251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(1,524)
Black2.8%(600)
Hispanic / Latino87.4%(18,577)
Asian1.5%(314)
Other1.2%(251)
Diversity Score
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Foreign born
39.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
37.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
70.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Meadowbrook - Allendale, Houston, Texas?
Meadowbrook - Allendale, Houston, Texas has about 21,266 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Meadowbrook - Allendale, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Meadowbrook - Allendale, Houston, Texas earns about $60,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Meadowbrook - Allendale, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Meadowbrook - Allendale, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $168,387, and the typical rent is about $1,332 a month.
How educated are people in Meadowbrook - Allendale, Houston, Texas?
About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Meadowbrook - Allendale, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Meadowbrook - Allendale, Houston, Texas?
About 21.3% of people in Meadowbrook - Allendale, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024