NEIGHBORHOOD
Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park
Texas · Houston · 40,693 residents · 7.10 sq mi
The short version
With 40,693 people, Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park is a neighborhood in Houston. Households here earn about 144% more than in Houston as a whole. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median household income runs $158,214, well clear of the $82,259 US median. 49% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 5,732 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $158,214, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park compared with Houston
| Measure | Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $158,214 | $64,813 | 144% higher |
| Median home value | $536,274 | $277,800 | 93% higher |
| Homes that are rented | 50.6% | 57.9% | −7.3 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80.7% | 36.6% | +44.1 pts |
| Poverty rate | 5.4% | 19.9% | −14.5 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 20.9% | 29.3% | −8.5 pts |
| Median age | 34.6 | 34.4 | About the same |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
40,693
Population density
5,732 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.10 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$158,214
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$104,244
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.2%
Retail trade10.4%
Public administration9.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
Manufacturing5.3%
Information5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Education & health services2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$536,274
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,224
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.4%
50.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.89 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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-Hispanic53.4%(21,722)
Black9.9%(4,037)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(7,151)
Asian12.4%(5,055)
Other6.7%(2,728)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(21,722)
Black9.9%(4,037)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(7,151)
Asian12.4%(5,055)
Other6.7%(2,728)
Diversity Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
80.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
20.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park, Houston, Texas?
Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park, Houston, Texas has about 40,693 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park, Houston, Texas earns about $158,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $536,274, and the typical rent is about $2,224 a month.
How educated are people in Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park, Houston, Texas?
About 80.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park, Houston, Texas?
About 5.4% of people in Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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