NEIGHBORHOOD
Park Place
Texas · Houston · 8,269 residents · 1.92 sq mi
The short version
Park Place has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $154,826. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Houston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Park Place; 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 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,269
Population density
4,307 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,467
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,811
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
Retail trade16.1%
Wholesale trade16%
Finance & insurance12.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
Other services3%
Public administration2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0.2%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$154,826
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,046
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.3%
65.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(642)
Black12.1%(997)
Hispanic / Latino66.7%(5,519)
Asian12.6%(1,045)
Other0.8%(66)
Diversity Score64.7%(5,353)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(642)
Black12.1%(997)
Hispanic / Latino66.7%(5,519)
Asian12.6%(1,045)
Other0.8%(66)
Diversity Score64.7%(5,353)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
37.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
44.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Park Place, Houston, Texas?
Park Place, Houston, Texas has about 8,269 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Park Place, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Park Place, Houston, Texas earns about $42,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Park Place, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Park Place, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $154,826, and the typical rent is about $1,046 a month.
How educated are people in Park Place, Houston, Texas?
About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Park Place, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Park Place, Houston, Texas?
About 27.5% of people in Park Place, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024