Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land
TX · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX · March 2025
Summary
Population
7.8M
+3.8% annual growth
Median Household Income
$81k
wages up 2.5% from last year
Groceries (10 items)
$28.91
$9.65 vs $38.56 US avg
Avg Commute
31 min
each way to work
Unemployment
4.0%
unemployment rate
Temperature Range
63.8°FJan · warm winters
Jul · warm summers94.5°F
201
sunny days/yr
51.84"
annual rain
0.1"
annual snow
Economy
Median Income
$81k
15th highest
Cost of Living
98.0
2.0% cheaper than US avg
7th lowest
Housing Affordability
4.0×
years of income to buy a home
7th lowest
Job Growth
+2.7%
6th highest
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
18th lowest
Poverty Rate
14.3%
residents below poverty line
Median Home Value
$327,400
owner-occupied
Median Gross Rent
$1,469/mo
including utilities
Cost of Living
7th most affordable of 24 metros
-2.0%vs US average
AffordableUS avgExpensive
Did You Know
Houston is the most ethnically diverse large city in the United States — no single racial or ethnic group holds a majority, and over 145 languages are spoken across its public schools.
People
Population Growth
+3.8%
annual rate
4th highest
Avg Commute
31 min
one-way
18th lowest
Median Age
35.7 yrs
median age of residents
Gender Distribution
49.6%
male
50.4%
female
MaleFemale
Demographics at a Glance
Young Professionals
10th of 2414.2%
College Educated
16th of 2437.3%
Diversity Index
4th of 2471/100
Work From Home
19th of 2412.1%
Families w/ Children
1st of 2435.7%
Renter Occupied
5th of 2439.2%
Environment
Comfort Score
21.1/100
July High
95°F
Jan High
64°F
Sunny Days/Year
201
Annual Rain
51.8"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
21.1/100
#11 of 24 metros
188
comfortable days
121
misery days
55%
sunshine
58
comf. humidity days
10%
good air quality
Min-max normalized · NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020 · EPA AQS
Grocery Prices · March 2025
| Item | Local Price | US Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applesper lb | $1.67 | $2.36 | #18 of 24 |
| Butterper lb | $5.71 | $5.89 | #18 of 24 |
| Chicken Breastper lb | $4.05 | $4.18 | #18 of 24 |
| Eggsper dozen | $3.48 | $6.23 | #18 of 24 |
| Ground Beefper lb | $5.26 | $5.79 | #18 of 24 |
| Potatoesper lb | $0.95 | $1.82 | #18 of 24 |
| White Riceper lb | $1.30 | $5.74 | #18 of 24 |
| White Breadper lb | $1.92 | $1.88 | #18 of 24 |
| Whole Milkper gallon | $4.00 | $4.05 | #18 of 24 |
| Bananasper lb | $0.57 | $0.63 | #19 of 24 |
| Cart Total | $28.91 | $38.56 |
Did You Know
Houston's absence of zoning laws means grocery stores can open almost anywhere, resulting in intense hyperlocal competition. It also has one of the most diverse grocery markets in the country, with hundreds of international and specialty retailers.