Population 17,866 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Far Northeast-Houston
Household size in Far Northeast-Houston
| Period | Far Northeast-Houston | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.11 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.18 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.04 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Far Northeast-Houston are large by national standards, averaging 3.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has edged down from 3.11 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Far Northeast-Houston
| Period | Far Northeast-Houston | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.4 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.0, Far Northeast-Houston is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.4, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Far Northeast-Houston
| Period | Far Northeast-Houston | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Far Northeast-Houston than nationally: 12.8%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Houston area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.6 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Far Northeast-Houston
Renters in Far Northeast-Houston
| Period | Far Northeast-Houston | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Far Northeast-Houston is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a quarter of owners (24.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Houston neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
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 Far Northeast-Houston
| Period | Far Northeast-Houston | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in Far Northeast-Houston are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 10.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Houston neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Far Northeast-Houston
| Period | Far Northeast-Houston | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2002 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2004 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Far Northeast-Houston has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2008, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2002 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south. Only one other Houston neighborhood has newer homes.
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 Far Northeast-Houston
| Period | Far Northeast-Houston | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,031 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,147 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,346 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,542 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$511 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Far Northeast-Houston pays $1,542 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Houston area as a whole ($1,649). Rent has climbed $511 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 42.0% 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 Far Northeast-Houston
Bachelor's degrees in Far Northeast-Houston
| Period | Far Northeast-Houston | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.5% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.4% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Far Northeast-Houston is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 17.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south.
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 Far Northeast-Houston
| Period | Far Northeast-Houston | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Far Northeast-Houston have finished high school (91.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Far Northeast-Houston
| Period | Far Northeast-Houston | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Far Northeast-Houston runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Far Northeast-Houston compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Northeast-Houston | 3.04 | 34.0 | 12.8% | 21.1% | 4.3% | 2008 | $1,542 | 53.4% | 91.8% | 4.0% |
| Lake Houston | 2.96 | 37.0 | 15.7% | 21.7% | 5.6% | 2004 | $1,606 | 41.1% | 95.1% | 3.9% |
| Far Northeast | 2.76 | 39.2 | 11.0% | 34.5% | 7.3% | 1993 | $1,907 | 44.2% | 94.3% | 6.6% |
| Far Northeast-Huffman | 3.24 | 37.0 | 21.7% | 21.4% | 11.4% | 1996 | $1,727 | 26.5% | 87.5% | 5.2% |
| East Little York-Homestead | 3.16 | 37.3 | 18.0% | 40.4% | 11.6% | 1971 | $1,221 | 11.1% | 71.4% | 13.5% |
| East Houston | 3.17 | 33.1 | 21.2% | 45.7% | 7.5% | 1973 | $1,343 | 11.8% | 71.6% | 17.1% |
| Houston Farms | 3.49 | 31.6 | 15.4% | 18.0% | 3.8% | 2003 | $1,591 | 15.7% | 74.6% | 6.4% |
| Hunterwood | 3.30 | 30.6 | 23.4% | 35.7% | 6.9% | 2000 | $1,580 | 18.0% | 66.3% | 8.2% |
| Trinity-Houston Gardens | 2.76 | 36.1 | 23.2% | 53.9% | 11.1% | 1960 | $1,161 | 6.7% | 70.8% | 16.6% |
| Riverwalk | 3.09 | 41.8 | 6.2% | 11.8% | 8.3% | 2001 | $973 | 14.0% | 70.0% | 3.9% |
| Riviera East | 2.78 | 30.0 | 20.4% | 69.0% | 11.3% | 1987 | $1,258 | 16.0% | 83.5% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Warrendale, Detroit, MI · Glen-Fallstaff, Baltimore, MD · Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC · Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA · Sabre Springs, San Diego, CA · Sherwood-Tualatin South, Tualatin, OR · South Evanston, Evanston, IL · Del Rio, Jacksonville, FL · Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA · Creekside Park, The Woodlands, TX
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 Far Northeast-Houston. 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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