Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
13%
Porter, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,242
Population
50,136
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Northeastern Houston suburb brimming with small-town charm
Suburban
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Scenic
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Peaceful
Located about 30 miles northeast of Houston, Porter is a peaceful small town on the cusp of one of the nation’s largest and most vibrant cities. Residents flock to Porter for its secluded atmosphere without sacrificing access to various modern conveniences and attractions.
Quality schools are strewn throughout town, and residents have access to major interstates for quick and easy travels to nearby areas. Enjoy a round of golf at Oakhurst Golf Club, or check out Lake Houston Wilderness Park directly east of town. This sprawling woodland is filled with wildlife sightings, campgrounds, hiking trails, and a surrounding river great for kayaking.
Local charm permeates Porter, and the restaurants are no exception. Pete’s Burger Place and Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant and Cantina are both popular hangout spots for locals, bursting with small-town Texas charm. A wide variety of apartments and houses line the area’s residential streets, providing renters a wonderful selection to choose from.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,035
Average: $115,721
Education
9,420
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
23,705
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Porter has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Porter, TX is $1,242 for one bedroom, $1,567 for two bedrooms, and $1,915 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Porter has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,242/month
758 Sq Ft
House
$2,272/month
1,966 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,741/month
1,302 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Porter, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
790 Students
Valley Ranch Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
789 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
928 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
810 Students
Sorters Mill Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
838 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,371 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
833 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
834 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
741 Students
Infinity Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
358 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,093 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
- Lake Houston Wilderness Park
- Spring Trails Preserve
- Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
- Pundt Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
- William P Hobby
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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.