NEIGHBORHOOD
Meyerland Area
Texas · Houston · 26,680 residents · 4.54 sq mi
The short version
Meyerland Area is a neighborhood of 26,680 people in Houston. Households here earn about 70% more than in Houston as a whole. This is an unusually credentialed place: 57% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 51% of the housing stock. There are 5,882 people per square mile. 24% of people here were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Meyerland Area; 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 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
26,680
Population density
5,882 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.54 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$110,260
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,866
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Information5.7%
Other services5.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Public administration4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Manufacturing1.7%
Education & health services1.2%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$459,490
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,732
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.4%
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.58 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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-Hispanic48.9%(13,038)
Black15.3%(4,081)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(6,269)
Asian8.6%(2,286)
Other3.8%(1,006)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(13,038)
Black15.3%(4,081)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(6,269)
Asian8.6%(2,286)
Other3.8%(1,006)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Foreign born
24.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Meyerland Area, Houston, Texas?
Meyerland Area, Houston, Texas has about 26,680 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Meyerland Area, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Meyerland Area, Houston, Texas earns about $110,260 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Meyerland Area, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Meyerland Area, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $459,490, and the typical rent is about $1,732 a month.
How educated are people in Meyerland Area, Houston, Texas?
About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in Meyerland Area, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Meyerland Area, Houston, Texas?
About 13.8% of people in Meyerland Area, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024