Population 22,395 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northshore
Household size in Northshore
| Period | Northshore | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.47 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.65 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.25 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.14 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Northshore are large by national standards, averaging 3.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.47, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Northshore
| Period | Northshore | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.0 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.4 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.6 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.6, Northshore is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 28.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Northshore
| Period | Northshore | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Northshore: 25.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 8.1 points, even as the national share fell. Only four of Houston's 63 neighborhoods have 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 Northshore
Renters in Northshore
| Period | Northshore | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.7% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.1% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Northshore rent: 53.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About three-quarters of owners (73.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Northshore
| Period | Northshore | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Northshore: 14.8% 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. Of Houston's 63 neighborhoods, only five have 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 Northshore
| Period | Northshore | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Northshore is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south. Northshore has older homes than at least four in five Houston neighborhoods.
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 Northshore
| Period | Northshore | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $753 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $845 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $985 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,294 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$541 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Northshore costs $1,294 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $541 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southwest.
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 Northshore
Bachelor's degrees in Northshore
| Period | Northshore | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Northshore: 11.0% 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 4.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Northshore has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five 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 Northshore
| Period | Northshore | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 53.9% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 59.3% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 63.4% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in Northshore never finished high school, well above the national share: only 63.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 9.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only five of Houston's 63 neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Northshore
| Period | Northshore | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Northshore: 11.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Northshore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore | 3.14 | 32.6 | 25.2% | 53.7% | 14.8% | 1969 | $1,294 | 11.0% | 63.4% | 11.3% |
| Riviera East | 2.78 | 30.0 | 20.4% | 69.0% | 11.3% | 1987 | $1,258 | 16.0% | 83.5% | 6.2% |
| Downtown Jacinto City | 3.29 | 36.7 | 20.9% | 34.8% | 13.1% | 1962 | $1,385 | 6.2% | 56.0% | 10.4% |
| Hunterwood | 3.30 | 30.6 | 23.4% | 35.7% | 6.9% | 2000 | $1,580 | 18.0% | 66.3% | 8.2% |
| Denver Harbor-Port Houston | 3.00 | 40.8 | 14.7% | 31.3% | 12.2% | 1953 | $1,032 | 7.5% | 59.5% | 19.8% |
| Downtown Pasadena | 3.28 | 30.2 | 25.8% | 70.4% | 14.7% | 1963 | $1,161 | 8.7% | 53.6% | 14.1% |
| Houston Farms | 3.49 | 31.6 | 15.4% | 18.0% | 3.8% | 2003 | $1,591 | 15.7% | 74.6% | 6.4% |
| East Houston | 3.17 | 33.1 | 21.2% | 45.7% | 7.5% | 1973 | $1,343 | 11.8% | 71.6% | 17.1% |
| Old River Terrace | 3.01 | 35.0 | 26.7% | 39.7% | 13.1% | 1981 | $977 | 12.7% | 63.4% | 9.7% |
| East End | 2.53 | 37.7 | 13.8% | 52.1% | 13.1% | 1963 | $1,166 | 20.0% | 68.9% | 8.5% |
| Kashmere Gardens | 2.61 | 39.2 | 18.5% | 49.1% | 15.2% | 1960 | $1,030 | 9.0% | 75.8% | 11.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN · Springlake-University Terrace, Shreveport, LA · Ukrainian Village, Chicago, IL · University, Riverside, CA · Urbanizacion Country Club, San Juan, PR · Villages of Palm Beach Lakes, West Palm Beach, FL · Washington Heights, Chicago, IL · West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD · Fort Bend Houston, Missouri City, TX · Flour Bluff, Corpus Christi, 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 Northshore. 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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