Population 5,031 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
Household size in Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
| Period | Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.57 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.67 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.79 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.73 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Washington Avenue-Memorial Park are small: just 1.73 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 climbed from 1.57 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of Houston's 63 neighborhoods, only three have 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 Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
| Period | Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.2 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.6 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.5 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Washington Avenue-Memorial Park is young: half of its residents are under 32.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 33.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
| Period | Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Washington Avenue-Memorial Park: 2.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only one other Houston neighborhood has 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 Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
Renters in Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
| Period | Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.4% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.5% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.0% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Washington Avenue-Memorial Park rent: 76.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 27.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
| Period | Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Washington Avenue-Memorial Park as nationally: 10.2%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Houston area overall (8.6%). Vacancy has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
| Period | Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +18 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Washington Avenue-Memorial Park has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2005, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only two 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 Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
| Period | Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,128 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,372 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,739 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,943 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$815 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Washington Avenue-Memorial Park runs $1,943 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $815 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Few Houston neighborhoods have higher rents: only four of 63.
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 Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
Bachelor's degrees in Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
| Period | Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.2% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.0% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.4% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.4% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Washington Avenue-Memorial Park is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (75.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Houston's 63 neighborhoods, only five have a higher 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 Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
| Period | Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Washington Avenue-Memorial Park: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.8 points, mirroring the country. Washington Avenue-Memorial Park has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Houston neighborhoods.
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 Washington Avenue-Memorial Park
| Period | Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Washington Avenue-Memorial Park has been strong: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Houston neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, 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).
Washington Avenue-Memorial Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Greater Heights | 2.13 | 36.4 | 5.0% | 39.1% | 10.1% | 1989 | $1,927 | 73.3% | 93.9% | 2.7% |
| Midtown | 1.57 | 33.3 | 3.7% | 79.9% | 9.6% | 2004 | $1,912 | 73.4% | 98.9% | 3.1% |
| Downtown Houston | 1.26 | 36.1 | 1.6% | 93.7% | 21.4% | 1993 | $1,709 | 36.6% | 84.4% | 7.2% |
| River Oaks | 1.77 | 42.6 | 4.7% | 63.3% | 12.1% | 1995 | $2,054 | 78.7% | 98.2% | 4.0% |
| Rice | 2.34 | 36.3 | 2.8% | 47.5% | 13.2% | 1985 | $2,087 | 77.1% | 99.2% | 3.9% |
| Independence Heights | 2.73 | 34.4 | 26.5% | 50.0% | 14.6% | 1984 | $1,144 | 29.0% | 79.8% | 4.0% |
| Greater Fifth Ward | 2.63 | 35.7 | 18.9% | 60.5% | 14.3% | 1963 | $1,027 | 12.7% | 73.5% | 13.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Angels Triangle, El Paso, TX · Arroyo Viejo, Oakland, CA · Beat 2535, Chicago, IL · Belknap, Louisville, KY · Brookhaven-Lansdowne, Lexington, KY · Briarcreek-Woodland, Charlotte, NC · Ridgeway, Stamford, CT · North Wyoming, Albuquerque, NM · Northdale, Coon Rapids, MN · NoTi, Allentown, PA
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 Washington Avenue-Memorial Park. 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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