Houston, AK C+

Population: 1,739
Home Price: $185,500

Overview

Houston is a small town in the state of Alaska with a population of 1,739. Houston has a short summer and cold winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

  • Area Size: Small Town
  • Living Costs: Medium Cost
  • Employment: (F) Poor
  • Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
  • Residents: Families
  • School Rating: (F) Poor
  • Safety Rating: NA
  • Public Transport: (D) Fair
  • Average Commute: 51.4 minutes
  • Walkability: (D) Fair
  • Climate: Short Summer and Cold Winter
  • Shopping Mall: -
  • Near Beach or Lake: Yes
  • Near Mountains: -
  • Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Houston, AK

Employment and Income Houston Alaska United States
Per Capita Income $33,051 $29,213 $32,693
Median Household Income $53,409 $59,648 $65,483
Unemployment Rate 13.4% 13.1% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 12.7% 16.5% 10.5%
Age Houston Alaska United States
Median Age 43.3 37.7 42.3


Gender Houston Alaska United States
Male 56.9% 53.9% 49.8%
Female 43.1% 46.1% 50.2%


Race Houston Alaska United States
White 83.7% 41.8% 80.3%
Black or African American 1.4% 0.7% 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4.0% 47.1% 2.7%
Asian 1.1% 2.1% 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3% 0.3% 0.2%
Other Race 0.0% 0.7% 2.7%
Multiracial 9.5% 7.3% 5.2%
Housing Information Houston Alaska United States
Median Home Price $185,500 $176,926 $208,542
Median Monthly Rent $672 $773 $801
Family Households 40.3% 40.3% 48.6%
Nonfamily Households 18.9% 18.9% 26.2%
Homeowners 74.9% 70.3% 72.9%
Renters 25.1% 29.7% 27.1%
Education Houston Alaska United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4.4% 8.9% 7.5%
Some College, no Degree 42.3% 42.3% 34.0%
Associate's Degree 31.3% 23.6% 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree 7.6% 5.6% 9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.2% 11.5% 15.0%
Proficiency Houston Alaska United States
Mathematics 20.0% 31.4% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts 28.0% 35.8% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Houston Alaska United States
Murder NA 5.7 3.0
Rape NA 207.7 38.0
Robbery NA 47.1 40.7
Assault NA 525.0 188.5


Property Crime Houston Alaska United States
Burglary NA 368.5 336.1
Theft NA 2058.3 1913.7
Vehicle Theft NA 288.2 167.1
Arson NA 25.4 10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Houston, AK

  • outdoors
  • murals
  • painting drawing
  • landscapes
  • curator
  • drawings
  • poetry
  • photography
  • painting drawing
  • fine cigars
  • outdoors
  • photography
  • photography
  • landscapes
  • facility
  • photography

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