How long do people stay in their homes in Houston, MO?
22.8% (±7.0 points) of households in Houston, MO moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 22.8% (±7.0 points)
- Since before 2000
- 17.2%
When households in Houston moved in
| Moved in | Houston | Texas County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.1% (±3.3 points) | 2.7% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 17.7% (±6.2 points) | 17.9% | 20.2% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 49.0% (±9.1 points) | 38.6% | 40.0% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 11.0% (±6.1 points) | 14.7% | 16.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3.1% (±2.4 points) | 13.2% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 14.1% (±8.4 points) | 12.8% | 9.2% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Houston, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Texas County (20.6%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (24.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Houston
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | — | 22.8% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Piney Township | 0.7 mi | 20.6% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raymondville | 7.0 mi | 28.3% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township | 8.7 mi | 20.3% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynch Township | 9.1 mi | 9.4% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Texas County) | 11 mi | 14.2% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ozark Township (Texas County) | 11 mi | 32.7% (±43.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morris Township | 12 mi | 36.5% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upton Township | 13 mi | 30.2% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lynch Township, MO (9.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Texas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Raymondville | 28.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Pierce Township | 28.3% (±34.4 points) |
| 9 | Summersville | 25.9% (±22.8 points) |
| 10 | Burdine Township | 25.7% (±6.6 points) |
| 11 | Sherrill Township | 24.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 12 | Boone Township | 24.2% (±26.0 points) |
| 13 | Houston | 22.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 14 | Piney Township | 20.6% (±5.3 points) |
| 15 | Cass Township | 20.3% (±12.3 points) |
| 16 | Roubidoux Township | 19.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 17 | Carroll Township | 18.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 18 | Clinton Township (Texas County) | 16.4% (±15.0 points) |
| 19 | Jackson Township (Texas County) | 14.2% (±6.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Texas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Houston
How often do people move in Houston?
22.8% of households in Houston, MO moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Houston have?
17.2% of households in Houston have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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