NEIGHBORHOOD
South Acres - Crestmont Park
Texas · Houston · 21,759 residents · 6.77 sq mi
The short version
With 21,759 people, South Acres - Crestmont Park is a neighborhood in Houston. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 25.3% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Median home value sits at $178,301. The median age is 34.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. Density works out to 3,215 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up South Acres - Crestmont Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
median household income $53,805, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
South Acres - Crestmont Park compared with Houston
| Measure | South Acres - Crestmont Park | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,805 | $64,813 | 17% lower |
| Median home value | $178,301 | $277,800 | 36% lower |
| Homes that are rented | 34.6% | 57.9% | −23.3 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 36.6% | −15.9 pts |
| Poverty rate | 25.3% | 19.9% | +5.4 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.9% | 29.3% | −18.4 pts |
| Median age | 34.8 | 34.4 | About the same |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
21,759
Population density
3,215 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.77 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,805
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,949
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Other services8.2%
Retail trade7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Public administration4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$178,301
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,510
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.4%
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.85 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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-Hispanic2.6%(558)
Black67.3%(14,633)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(5,547)
Asian1.7%(374)
Other3%(647)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(558)
Black67.3%(14,633)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(5,547)
Asian1.7%(374)
Other3%(647)
Diversity Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
Female
54.1%
Foreign born
10.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, Texas?
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, Texas has about 21,759 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, Texas earns about $53,805 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, Texas expensive?
In South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $178,301, and the typical rent is about $1,510 a month.
How educated are people in South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, Texas?
About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, Texas?
About 25.3% of people in South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024