Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
10%
Channelview, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$802
Population
43,453
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A Houston suburb with peaceful residences and active outdoor venues
Suburban
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Riverside
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Active
Located about 16 miles east of Downtown Houston, Channelview is a laidback suburb strewn along the Old River. Residents enjoy a slower-paced lifestyle on the outskirts of the city, along with easy access to numerous area attractions. Channelview is just a short drive away from the Battleship Texas State Historic Site and the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, as well as the popular Pirates Bay Water Park.
Channelview is also within minutes of sprawling outdoor destinations like Gene Green Beltway 8 Park, Herman Brown Park, Xtreme Off Road Park and Beach, and Sheldon Lake State Park, in addition to Bear Lake. Convenience to I-10, Beltway 8, and Highway 90 makes commuting and traveling from Channelview simple.
Explore the City
Houston Ship Channel, located next to Channelview, is one of the busiest seaports in the world.
One-story ranch-style home on an acre lot surrounded by natural beauty in Channelview.
Industrial, retail, and residential buildings are commonly found near each other in Channelview.
Cycling is a common pastime for locals in the early morning in the Channelview neighborhood.
Meadowbrook Park in Channelview has two large ponds and lush greenery which is enjoyed by all.
Families often picnic at River Terrace Park on weekends.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,783
Average: $75,842
Education
4,191
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,450
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Channelview has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Channelview, TX is $902 for a studio, $802 for one bedroom, $944 for two bedrooms, and $1,227 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Channelview has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$802/month
641 Sq Ft
House
$2,160/month
1,841 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Channelview, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
B High Hamblen Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
954 Students
Public
Grades K-5
457 Students
Public
Grades K-5
536 Students
Public
Grades K-5
846 Students
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Alice Johnson Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,189 Students
Endeavor High School-Joe Frank Campbell Lea
Public
Grades 9-12
70 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,893 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gene Green All-Inclusive Park
- Baytown Nature Center
- San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
- Sheldon Lake State Park
- Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- William P Hobby
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.