Population 2,993 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Park Forest
Household size in North Park Forest
| Period | North Park Forest | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.91 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Park Forest average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in the Houston area overall, where it has 2.91 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.60, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 North Park Forest
| Period | North Park Forest | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.5 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.8 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.1 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 27.1, North Park Forest is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. North Park Forest has the youngest population of any Houston neighborhood.
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 North Park Forest
| Period | North Park Forest | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in North Park Forest: 20.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Houston neighborhoods, North Park Forest has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 North Park Forest
Renters in North Park Forest
| Period | North Park Forest | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 100.0% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 100.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 100.0% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 100.0% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | ±0.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Park Forest: 100.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 32.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. North Park Forest has the highest share of renters of any Houston neighborhood.
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 North Park Forest
| Period | North Park Forest | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Park Forest: 21.5% of homes are empty, 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. Only one other Houston neighborhood has a higher 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 North Park Forest
| Period | North Park Forest | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in North Park Forest are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Even so, homes here are older than in the Houston area overall, where the median home dates to 1993.
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 North Park Forest
| Period | North Park Forest | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $712 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $772 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $799 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,105 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$394 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Park Forest pays $1,105 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 37.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only five of Houston's 63 neighborhoods have lower rents.
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 North Park Forest
Bachelor's degrees in North Park Forest
| Period | North Park Forest | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in North Park Forest have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.8%, against 35.6% nationally. North Park Forest has a lower share of college graduates than most 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 North Park Forest
| Period | North Park Forest | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.5% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.8% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.5% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.1% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in North Park Forest never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
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 North Park Forest
| Period | North Park Forest | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Park Forest runs well above the national rate: 10.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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).
North Park Forest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Cypresswood | 2.86 | 38.2 | 11.1% | 20.9% | 9.0% | 1981 | $2,033 | 37.8% | 92.6% | 1.6% |
| Cornerstone Village North | 2.23 | 33.1 | 19.0% | 70.5% | 19.3% | 1989 | $1,168 | 20.2% | 82.2% | 5.5% |
| Milroy Farms | 4.01 | 31.9 | 25.1% | 24.0% | 5.7% | 1982 | $1,446 | 10.2% | 63.2% | 12.2% |
| Greater Greenspoint | 2.89 | 28.4 | 28.2% | 88.5% | 13.6% | 1984 | $1,083 | 10.0% | 60.0% | 7.8% |
| Greenwood Forest | 2.97 | 28.4 | 17.1% | 36.0% | 7.5% | 1980 | $1,354 | 21.0% | 79.0% | 4.2% |
| Memorial Northwest | 3.11 | 38.9 | 6.9% | 5.0% | 3.2% | 1984 | $1,778 | 40.7% | 96.0% | 5.5% |
| Canyon Lakes at Legends Ranch | 3.47 | 28.7 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2007 | $2,450 | 53.8% | 96.2% | 8.2% |
| Imperial Oaks | 2.77 | 41.6 | 12.2% | 19.8% | 4.6% | 1992 | $1,889 | 39.2% | 99.8% | 3.4% |
| Grogan's Mill | 2.03 | 37.0 | 8.0% | 71.2% | 8.5% | 1994 | $1,613 | 51.1% | 97.6% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: York, Bellingham, WA · Academy Hills Park, Albuquerque, NM · The Gate District, St. Louis, MO · Alessandro Heights, Riverside, CA · Ashbrook-Clawson Village, Charlotte, NC · Avondale, Everett, WA · Beacon Hills and Harbour, Jacksonville, FL · Bay Colony, Fort Lauderdale, FL · Putnam Heights, Eau Claire, WI · Ortega Farms, Jacksonville, FL
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 North Park Forest. 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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