The Town FilesHarris County, Texas
4,838,303 people. The median home is worth $276,600 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $74,983.
Towns in Harris County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,304,580 | $277,800 | $64,813 | 34.4 |
| Pasadena | 151,950 | $209,600 | $64,927 | 33.0 |
| Atascocita | 88,174 | $307,400 | $118,226 | 35.1 |
| Baytown | 83,701 | $197,300 | $59,910 | 34.0 |
| Spring | 62,559 | $231,500 | $88,997 | 32.7 |
| Channelview | 45,688 | $195,900 | $64,422 | 30.9 |
| La Porte | 35,124 | $234,600 | $80,753 | 37.2 |
| Deer Park | 34,495 | $264,600 | $100,382 | 38.0 |
| Cloverleaf | 24,100 | $169,600 | $54,994 | 30.3 |
| Katy | 21,894 | $401,700 | $114,912 | 37.6 |
| Bellaire | 17,202 | $1,037,500 | $244,015 | 43.1 |
| Humble | 16,795 | $216,400 | $57,011 | 32.1 |
| South Houston | 16,153 | $189,300 | $53,497 | 31.2 |
| Aldine | 15,999 | $103,200 | $44,455 | 32.1 |
| West University Place | 14,955 | $1,472,000 | $250,001 | 41.2 |
| Seabrook | 13,618 | $350,000 | $102,726 | 42.2 |
| Webster | 12,499 | $281,400 | $61,264 | 33.3 |
| Tomball | 12,341 | $364,300 | $78,562 | 37.7 |
| Galena Park | 10,740 | $117,700 | $51,220 | 33.0 |
| Jacinto City | 9,613 | $156,200 | $47,318 | 36.0 |
| Highlands | 8,612 | $214,400 | $52,167 | 40.6 |
| Jersey Village | 7,921 | $346,900 | $79,750 | 36.3 |
| Nassau Bay | 5,347 | $374,600 | $71,696 | 44.0 |
| Barrett | 5,223 | $190,000 | $48,125 | 27.6 |
| Hunters Creek Village | 4,385 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 47.3 |
| Spring Valley Village | 4,229 | $1,156,700 | $245,208 | 38.9 |
| Bunker Hill Village | 3,822 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 42.6 |
| Taylor Lake Village | 3,704 | $388,900 | $165,875 | 51.2 |
| Crosby | 3,417 | $226,700 | $59,241 | 28.7 |
| Piney Point Village | 3,128 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 50.7 |
| El Lago | 3,090 | $320,900 | $95,625 | 43.9 |
People and housing
| Harris County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,401 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $74,983 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 34.6 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
2,445,972 jobs in 2024, average pay $88,554 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,636 storm events in Harris County from 1996 to 2026, with 319 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Harris County has been included in 41 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).