NEIGHBORHOOD
Medical Center Area
Texas · Houston · 4,958 residents · 1.75 sq mi
The short version
Medical Center Area is home to 4,958 people in Houston. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 36% of the housing stock. 34% of residents were born outside the United States. The median age is 35.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. There are 2,830 people per square mile. 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
Land area
1.75 sq mi
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%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Information3.6%
Other services2.1%
Public administration1.6%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
Construction0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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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%
Persons per household
1.73 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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-Hispanic47.5%(2,356)
Black10.7%(532)
Hispanic / Latino17%(841)
Asian21.4%(1,061)
Other3.4%(168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(2,356)
Black10.7%(532)
Hispanic / Latino17%(841)
Asian21.4%(1,061)
Other3.4%(168)
Diversity Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024