Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
12%
South Houston
South Houston, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$950
Population
16,989
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Savor small-town tranquility near major destinations
Suburban
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Quiet
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Diverse
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Convenient
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Accessible
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Located about ten miles southwest of Downtown Houston, South Houston offers residents a small-town reprieve from the big-city bustle. Largely a residential community, South Houston is home to a bevy of small businesses, delectable international cuisine, and Latin American markets.
South Houston is nearby numerous scenic parks, including Strawberry Park, Wilson Memorial Park, and Burke Crenshaw Park, where residents can partake in all kinds of outdoor recreation. Attractions such as the Hobby Airport, San Jacinto Battleground, and Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center are just minutes from South Houston as well. Galveston and its many amenities are also less than an hour’s drive from South Houston. Commuting and traveling from South Houston is easy with access to I-45 and I-610.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,787
Average: $64,024
Education
1,734
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,022
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Houston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Houston, TX is $717 for a studio, $950 for one bedroom, $1,192 for two bedrooms, and $1,495 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Houston has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$950/month
612 Sq Ft
House
$1,857/month
1,353 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Houston, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
496 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
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 February 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.