Population 14,561 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Midtown
Household size in Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.65 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.60 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.62 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.57 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Midtown are small: just 1.57 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 has edged down from 1.65 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Houston neighborhood has smaller households.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.7 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.3, Midtown is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in Midtown, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Houston's 63 neighborhoods, only four have a lower 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 Midtown
Renters in Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.0% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.1% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.9% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Midtown: 79.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 46.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 14.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Just as many homes sit empty in Midtown as nationally: 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +19 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Midtown is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2004, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Only five of Houston's 63 neighborhoods have 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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,077 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,192 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,419 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,912 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$835 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Midtown costs $1,912 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $835 a month from 2006–10, a 78% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
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 Midtown
Bachelor's degrees in Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.2% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.9% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.4% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Midtown is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (73.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Midtown has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Houston neighborhoods.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Midtown: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Houston neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates: only two 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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Midtown has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only four of Houston's 63 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Midtown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown | 1.57 | 33.3 | 3.7% | 79.9% | 9.6% | 2004 | $1,912 | 73.4% | 98.9% | 3.1% |
| Fourth Ward | 1.79 | 31.4 | 8.7% | 80.1% | 11.3% | 2003 | $1,856 | 69.9% | 99.3% | 7.8% |
| Montrose | 1.75 | 36.3 | 3.1% | 62.7% | 13.5% | 1993 | $1,741 | 78.3% | 98.4% | 5.0% |
| Downtown Houston | 1.26 | 36.1 | 1.6% | 93.7% | 21.4% | 1993 | $1,709 | 36.6% | 84.4% | 7.2% |
| Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | 1.73 | 32.5 | 2.8% | 76.0% | 10.2% | 2005 | $1,943 | 75.4% | 98.2% | 1.0% |
| Rice Military | 1.79 | 34.9 | 4.5% | 55.9% | 7.8% | 2009 | $2,176 | 79.9% | 98.8% | 1.8% |
| Rice | 2.34 | 36.3 | 2.8% | 47.5% | 13.2% | 1985 | $2,087 | 77.1% | 99.2% | 3.9% |
| River Oaks | 1.77 | 42.6 | 4.7% | 63.3% | 12.1% | 1995 | $2,054 | 78.7% | 98.2% | 4.0% |
| Medical | 1.87 | 34.9 | 5.6% | 74.7% | 10.5% | 1993 | $1,558 | 71.9% | 97.4% | 7.1% |
| Greater Fifth Ward | 2.63 | 35.7 | 18.9% | 60.5% | 14.3% | 1963 | $1,027 | 12.7% | 73.5% | 13.8% |
| Greater Heights | 2.13 | 36.4 | 5.0% | 39.1% | 10.1% | 1989 | $1,927 | 73.3% | 93.9% | 2.7% |
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 Midtown. 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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