Houston Heights

Overview for Houston Heights, TX

36,248 people live in Houston Heights, where the median age is 34.9 and the average individual income is $83,115. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

36,248

Total Population

34.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$83,115

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Houston Heights, TX

Houston Heights has 17,326 households, with an average household size of 2.08. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Houston Heights do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 36,248 people call Houston Heights home. The population density is 5,525.81 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

36,248

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.9

Median Age

49.66 / 50.34%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
17,326

Total Households

2.08

Average Household Size

$83,115

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Houston Heights, TX

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The following schools are within or nearby Houston Heights. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Field Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Heights High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Sinclair Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Houston Heights Charter School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Second Chance Technology Edge
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Helms Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5

Around Houston Heights, TX

There's plenty to do around Houston Heights, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

70
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
47
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
41
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Taco Loco Truck, La Costeñita, and Tacos Tapachula.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.54 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 4.15 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.44 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.56 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.28 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.91 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
The Heights is easily the most evolving neighborhood in Houston. A couple decades ago, the historic area was an impoverished food desert, but now there are well-known shops, award-winning restaurants and more — with enough going on that you don’t need to wander outside the vibrant Heights ecosystem.
 
While most lump all the neighborhoods north of I10 and south of 610 into the Heights — even sometimes including the neighborhoods north of 610, the main Heights area is a relative square with the borders of TC Jester, I10, 45 and 610. Those borders double as convenient escapes to the rest of Houston. The Heights is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Downtown Houston, Uptown/Galleria Area, Montrose or Midtown.
 
Founded in 1891 by millionaire Oscar Martin Carter as a streetcar suburb, the area was popularized by families wanting out of the dense city but still remaining close by — a feature still favored by Heights residents. The city of Houston later annexed the area, and after World War II, the area fell in to decrepancy. By the 1970s, it was considered one of the most impoverished parts of the city. Beginning in the 1990s, new gentrification and development polished off the edges and spruced up the areas, leading the Heights into a new era.
 
The area has a young, active community and, for the first time, the neighborhood has walkability, no matter what area of the Heights you’re in. We have some new development, like Heights Mercantile, and historic 19th Street, which has a steady set of retail and dining, to thank for this.
 
A weekend morning in the Heights starts with a morning run on the Heights hike and bike trail or a bike ride along White Oak Bayou and then a bite at Lola — a diner with a huge breakfast menu and a loyal set of regulars. Top off the day with locally brewed beers at Eureka Heights, dinner at Down House and live music at Fitzgerald’s. Plus, there are weekly farmers markets and regular festivals that leave little to be desired from Heights residents.
 
The vibrant history and wealth of activities welcomes in thousands of residents and visitors regularly, and boasts an active and diverse lifestyle for residents young, old, or anywhere in between.
 
 
 

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