Quality of Life and Culture in Houston, AK - PlaceVista

Houston, AK C+

Population: 1,739

Home Price: $185,500

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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

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