NEIGHBORHOOD
Memorial
Texas · Houston · 52,449 residents · 9.75 sq mi
The short version
Memorial is a neighborhood of 52,449 people in Houston. This is an unusually credentialed place: 71% of adults have a four-year degree. Households here earn about 95% more than in Houston as a whole. The typical home is worth $655,667. There are 5,381 people per square mile. 26% of people here were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Memorial; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
52,449
Population density
5,381 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.75 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$126,298
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$73,178
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.8%
Retail trade9.6%
Information7.3%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Public administration6%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
Manufacturing5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Construction0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$655,667
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,738
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.0%
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.42 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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-Hispanic53.7%(28,140)
Black11.4%(5,981)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(8,525)
Asian13.7%(7,160)
Other5%(2,643)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(28,140)
Black11.4%(5,981)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(8,525)
Asian13.7%(7,160)
Other5%(2,643)
Diversity Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
26.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Memorial, Houston, Texas?
Memorial, Houston, Texas has about 52,449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Memorial, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Memorial, Houston, Texas earns about $126,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Memorial, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Memorial, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $655,667, and the typical rent is about $1,738 a month.
How educated are people in Memorial, Houston, Texas?
About 70.5% of adults age 25 and over in Memorial, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Memorial, Houston, Texas?
About 9.7% of people in Memorial, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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