Housing data for South Houston, TX
South Houston, TX has an estimated 16,033 residents and 5,487 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Harris County.
44.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,212 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−8.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 16,033 (±27)
- Housing units
- 5,487 (±424)
- Households that rent
- 44.6%
- Median gross rent
- $1,212
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −8.8%
What stands out in South Houston
Homes built before 1980: 69.4% (±9.2 points) in South Houston, higher than in Harris County (37.0%).
Working from home: 2.4% (±1.6 points) in South Houston, lower than in Harris County (12.9%).
Median real estate taxes: $2,479 (±$559) in South Houston, lower than in Harris County ($4,489).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 14.3% (±3.6 points) in South Houston, lower than in Harris County (32.0%).
- Age of homes in South Houston
- Commute and cars in South Houston
- Property taxes in South Houston
- Types of homes in South Houston
Housing in South Houston at a glance
- Median rent: $1,212 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,189 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 61.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 44.6% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $53,497 median household income
- Home values: $189,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,686 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,479 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 14.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 65.2% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 69.4% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 5.0% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 61.3% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 30.5 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 520 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −8.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 22.3% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 11.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,290 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 77587)
South Houston against Harris County, its state and the nation
| South Houston | Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 16,033 (±27) | 4,838,303 (exact) | 30,188,424 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 5,487 (±424) | 1,917,790 (±473) | 12,128,515 (±1,574) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 44.6% (±6.3 points) | 45.3% (±0.4 points) | 37.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,212 (±$89) | $1,401 (±$7) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $53,497 (±$5,654) | $74,983 (±$639) | $78,476 (±$263) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $189,300 (±$16,347) | $276,600 (±$1,878) | $283,800 (±$738) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,479 (±$559) | $4,489 (±$46) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 69.4% (±9.2 points) | 37.0% (±0.4 points) | 33.2% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 30.5 minutes (±3.3) | 29.0 minutes (±0.2) | 26.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 86.9% (±4.4 points) | 92.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 31.2 years (±3.8) | 34.6 years (±0.1) | 35.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
South Houston covers 3.0 square miles of land, about 5,264 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Houston has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 17,587 (±34) | 16,033 (±27) | −8.8% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 5,385 (±250) | 5,487 (±424) | +1.9% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $862 (±$65) | $1,212 (±$89) | +40.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $94,500 (±$7,087) | $189,300 (±$16,347) | +100.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $45,852 (±$4,945) | $53,497 (±$5,654) | +16.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,359 (±$77) | $1,686 (±$109) | +24.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,832 (±$190) | $2,479 (±$559) | +35.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 43.6% (±3.9 points) | 44.6% (±6.3 points) | +1.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% (±3.1 points) | 5.0% (±3.2 points) | +1.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in South Houston
In 2025, the South Houston Police Department reported 520 violent and 2,026 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
ZIP codes in South Houston
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77587 | 99% | 16,033 | $1,212 | $189,300 | $53,497 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near South Houston
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | 4.7 mi | $1,213 | $209,600 | 45.5% |
| Galena Park | 5.8 mi | $1,184 | $117,700 | 29.3% |
| Deer Park | 7.0 mi | $1,318 | $264,600 | 21.7% |
| Brookside Village | 7.2 mi | $1,488 | $352,300 | 9.6% |
| Jacinto City | 7.3 mi | $1,242 | $156,200 | 34.3% |
| Pearland | 9.2 mi | $1,860 | $356,300 | 23.8% |
| Cloverleaf | 9.4 mi | $1,155 | $169,600 | 37.6% |
| Friendswood | 11 mi | $1,688 | $420,100 | 22.8% |
Places in Texas most like South Houston
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganado | $1,070 | $180,700 | $57,315 | 49.4% |
| Mineral Wells | $1,077 | $161,300 | $55,929 | 41.0% |
| Smithville | $1,230 | $254,400 | $59,977 | 42.9% |
| Cockrell Hill | $1,112 | $189,800 | $52,292 | 41.6% |
| Jacinto City | $1,242 | $156,200 | $47,318 | 34.3% |
| Kaufman | $1,364 | $221,800 | $62,931 | 53.3% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Texas.
HUD Fair Market Rent for South Houston, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,233 | $1,261 | $1,497 | $2,017 | $2,502 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for South Houston, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,850 | $36,400 | $58,250 |
| 2 people | $25,000 | $41,600 | $66,600 |
| 3 people | $28,100 | $46,800 | $74,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,000 | $83,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,350 | $96,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $104,000.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Houston
What is the average rent in South Houston, TX?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Houston is $1,212 (±$89) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in South Houston?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in South Houston, TX is $868 (±$101) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in South Houston rent-burdened?
61.6% of renting households in South Houston pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in South Houston?
South Houston has an estimated 2,231 (±388) renting households, 44.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in South Houston?
The median household income in South Houston is $53,497 (±$5,654) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Houston, TX?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $189,300 (±$16,347) for owner-occupied homes in South Houston (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is South Houston growing?
In South Houston, the number of residents went from 17,587 in 2015–2019 to 16,033 in 2020–2024 (−8.8%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in South Houston?
The ZIP code that covers South Houston is 77587.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 77587?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77587 is $1,212 (±$89) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Houston city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Houston city, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Houston city, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Houston city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Houston city, Texas
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Houston city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Houston city, Texas
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: South Houston Police Department (ORI TX1011900)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Houston city, Texas (place:69020, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .