NEIGHBORHOOD
Neartown - Montrose
Texas · Houston · 36,256 residents · 3.39 sq mi
The short version
Neartown - Montrose is home to 36,256 people in Houston. This is an unusually credentialed place: 76% of adults have a four-year degree. Households here earn about 77% more than in Houston as a whole. Owners hold 39% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $645,224. There are 10,711 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up Neartown - Montrose; 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 37.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
36,256
Population density
10,711 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.39 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$114,990
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$96,380
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.9%
Retail trade7.3%
Information7%
Public administration5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Education & health services1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Construction0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$645,224
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,725
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.4%
60.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.71 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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-Hispanic58%(21,042)
Black6.1%(2,211)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(6,650)
Asian11.6%(4,218)
Other5.9%(2,135)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58%(21,042)
Black6.1%(2,211)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(6,650)
Asian11.6%(4,218)
Other5.9%(2,135)
Diversity Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
75.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Foreign born
20.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Neartown - Montrose, Houston, Texas?
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, Texas has about 36,256 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Neartown - Montrose, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Neartown - Montrose, Houston, Texas earns about $114,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Neartown - Montrose, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Neartown - Montrose, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $645,224, and the typical rent is about $1,725 a month.
How educated are people in Neartown - Montrose, Houston, Texas?
About 75.9% of adults age 25 and over in Neartown - Montrose, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Neartown - Montrose, Houston, Texas?
About 8.9% of people in Neartown - Montrose, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024