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Medical Center Area

Texas · Houston · 4,958 residents · 1.752 sq mi
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Medical Center Area has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $252,095. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Medical Center 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 35.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,958
Population density
2,830 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,964
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,198
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,095
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,597
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.4%
63.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(2,356)
Black10.7%(532)
Hispanic / Latino17%(841)
Asian21.4%(1,061)
Other3.4%(168)
Diversity Score85.9%(4,257)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(2,356)
Black10.7%(532)
Hispanic / Latino17%(841)
Asian21.4%(1,061)
Other3.4%(168)
Diversity Score85.9%(4,257)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
49.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
Female
60.2%
Foreign born
33.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medical Center Area, Houston, Texas?

Medical Center Area, Houston, Texas has about 4,958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medical Center Area, Houston, Texas?

The typical household in Medical Center Area, Houston, Texas earns about $70,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medical Center Area, Houston, Texas expensive?

In Medical Center Area, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $252,095, and the typical rent is about $1,597 a month.

How educated are people in Medical Center Area, Houston, Texas?

About 77.9% of adults age 25 and over in Medical Center Area, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medical Center Area, Houston, Texas?

About 17.0% of people in Medical Center Area, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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