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Population and households in Chappell Hill
Household size in Chappell Hill
| Period | Chappell Hill | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Chappell Hill are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chappell Hill
| Period | Chappell Hill | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.7 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.4 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, Chappell Hill is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chappell Hill
| Period | Chappell Hill | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Chappell Hill: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chappell Hill
Renters in Chappell Hill
| Period | Chappell Hill | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.0% of households in Chappell Hill rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 49.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chappell Hill
| Period | Chappell Hill | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.6% of the housing in Chappell Hill, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chappell Hill
| Period | Chappell Hill | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Chappell Hill is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chappell Hill
| Period | Chappell Hill | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $850 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $704 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,234 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,217 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,367 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chappell Hill costs $2,217 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 33.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chappell Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Chappell Hill
| Period | Chappell Hill | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.3% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Chappell Hill (36.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chappell Hill
| Period | Chappell Hill | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.7% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.7% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.1% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Chappell Hill never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The Houston area as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chappell Hill
| Period | Chappell Hill | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chappell Hill runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chappell Hill compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chappell Hill | 2.30 | 45.2 | 8.2% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 1998 | $2,217 | 36.3% | 85.1% | 4.3% |
| Sauney Stand | 2.27 | 49.0 | 15.7% | 20.8% | 15.8% | 2000 | $1,871 | 35.0% | 92.3% | 15.6% |
| Phillipsburg | 2.42 | 51.6 | 3.8% | 15.0% | 15.8% | 1999 | $1,145 | 32.1% | 93.6% | 2.6% |
| Brenham | 2.21 | 40.7 | 8.6% | 36.5% | 10.3% | 1985 | $1,166 | 31.4% | 89.7% | 2.8% |
| Cochran | 3.04 | 33.1 | 16.8% | 31.0% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,026 | 16.0% | 78.7% | 6.0% |
| Sandy Hill | 2.34 | 54.1 | 3.0% | 18.4% | 19.9% | 1987 | $1,142 | 34.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Washington | 2.42 | 46.4 | 8.3% | 12.8% | 9.6% | 1995 | $1,196 | 30.0% | 92.9% | 0.5% |
| Hempstead | 3.22 | 33.5 | 27.1% | 40.6% | 10.7% | 1990 | $1,176 | 14.0% | 80.9% | 3.4% |
| Bleiblerville | 2.36 | 58.5 | 2.7% | 17.3% | 42.0% | 1993 | $1,269 | 37.9% | 91.7% | 0.3% |
| Mill Creek | 2.60 | 40.6 | 21.5% | 5.4% | 11.2% | 2000 | $1,103 | 45.0% | 94.5% | 1.6% |
| Wesley | 2.29 | 52.6 | 5.7% | 8.7% | 31.2% | 1997 | $1,017 | 22.7% | 95.4% | 9.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chappell Hill. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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