Population 46,533 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greater Greenspoint
Household size in Greater Greenspoint
| Period | Greater Greenspoint | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.12 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Greater Greenspoint holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.02, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northeast.
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 Greater Greenspoint
| Period | Greater Greenspoint | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.4 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.9 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.4 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Greater Greenspoint is young: half of its residents are under 28.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 24.8, in line with the national trend. Only three of Houston's 63 neighborhoods are younger.
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 Greater Greenspoint
| Period | Greater Greenspoint | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 28.2% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Greater Greenspoint: 28.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Houston neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Greater Greenspoint
Renters in Greater Greenspoint
| Period | Greater Greenspoint | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 86.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 89.5% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Greater Greenspoint: 88.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 62.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only four of Houston's 63 neighborhoods have a higher 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 Greater Greenspoint
| Period | Greater Greenspoint | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Greater Greenspoint than nationally: 13.6%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 6.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Greater Greenspoint
| Period | Greater Greenspoint | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Greater Greenspoint are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Houston area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1993. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Greater Greenspoint
| Period | Greater Greenspoint | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $718 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $756 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $839 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,083 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$365 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Greater Greenspoint costs $1,083 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $365 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
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 Greater Greenspoint
Bachelor's degrees in Greater Greenspoint
| Period | Greater Greenspoint | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Greater Greenspoint: 10.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only four of Houston's 63 neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Greater Greenspoint
| Period | Greater Greenspoint | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.0% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 57.6% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 62.6% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 60.0% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About four in ten adults in Greater Greenspoint never finished high school, well above the national share: only 60.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Few Houston neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates: only three of 63.
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 Greater Greenspoint
| Period | Greater Greenspoint | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Greater Greenspoint: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Greater Greenspoint 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Greenspoint | 2.89 | 28.4 | 28.2% | 88.5% | 13.6% | 1984 | $1,083 | 10.0% | 60.0% | 7.8% |
| Milroy Farms | 4.01 | 31.9 | 25.1% | 24.0% | 5.7% | 1982 | $1,446 | 10.2% | 63.2% | 12.2% |
| Airline | 3.79 | 31.9 | 24.4% | 34.2% | 7.6% | 1973 | $1,273 | 7.9% | 54.1% | 6.0% |
| Acres Home | 3.32 | 34.6 | 23.2% | 45.2% | 6.9% | 1978 | $1,304 | 14.0% | 75.4% | 14.6% |
| Cornerstone Village North | 2.23 | 33.1 | 19.0% | 70.5% | 19.3% | 1989 | $1,168 | 20.2% | 82.2% | 5.5% |
| North Park Forest | 2.80 | 27.1 | 20.8% | 100.0% | 21.5% | 1984 | $1,105 | 16.8% | 77.1% | 10.8% |
| Cypress Station | 2.31 | 28.9 | 30.2% | 91.6% | 22.1% | 1987 | $1,326 | 19.8% | 87.0% | 12.0% |
| Greenwood Forest | 2.97 | 28.4 | 17.1% | 36.0% | 7.5% | 1980 | $1,354 | 21.0% | 79.0% | 4.2% |
| Northside Northline | 2.31 | 40.8 | 15.7% | 55.2% | 6.2% | 1990 | $1,035 | 23.8% | 70.6% | 3.7% |
| Greater Inwood | 2.78 | 35.1 | 18.0% | 65.6% | 10.3% | 1985 | $1,281 | 15.2% | 69.6% | 8.7% |
| Near Northwest | 3.05 | 34.6 | 16.1% | 47.3% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,350 | 18.5% | 73.6% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: North Dallas, Dallas, TX · Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA · Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, TN · Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA · Roseland, Chicago, IL · Riverview West, Santa Ana, CA · River Oaks, Houston, TX · Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA · Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX · Norwood Park, Chicago, IL
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 Greater Greenspoint. 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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