Houston, Texas

📍 👥 Pop. 2,296,253 🏠 ZIP 77001
71
/100
ReloCompare™
Median Income
$60,440
per household/year
Home Value
$235,000
median
Rent
$1,235
per month
Unemployment
4.3%
vs 3.7% national
Air Quality
12
AQI
Internet
N/A
Mbps max • No fiber

📋 Living in Houston, TX — Overview

Very Affordable Mild Summers High Disaster Risk Clean Air

Houston, Texas scores 71.2/100 on ReloCompare™, indicating a solid overall quality of life across key metrics. With a population of 2,296,253, it's one of America's largest cities with all the infrastructure and opportunities that scale provides. The home price-to-income ratio of 3.9x is moderate, putting homeownership within reach for many working families. Natural disaster risk is elevated — FEMA has declared 21 disasters here in the past 20 years. Insurance costs may reflect this risk.

⚠️ High disaster zone — 21 federal declarations in 20 years

Score Breakdown

💰 Affordability
80
Home Value: $235,000
Rent: $1,235/mo
Electricity: ¢/kWh
💼 Job Market
55
Unemployment: 4.3%
Median Income: $60,440
Job Growth: % YoY
🌡️ Climate
50
Summer High: °F
Winter Low: °F
Sunny Days: /year
🌿 Environment
100
Air Quality: AQI 12 ()
Toxic Sites: 0 in area
Water: No violations ✓
🌐 Infrastructure
50
Internet: N/A Mbps
Fiber: Not available
Solar: kWh/m²/day
⚠️ Natural Risks
95
Disasters (20yr): 21
Flood Zone: None
Earthquake: Low
🌿 Environment Analysis: Air quality in Houston is excellent with a current AQI of 12 — well within EPA's "Good" range, ideal for outdoor exercise and those with respiratory sensitivities.
⚠️ Safety Analysis: With 21 federal disaster declarations in 20 years, natural disaster risk in Houston is elevated. Budget for comprehensive insurance and consider flood zone status. Hurricane risk is rated High.
💰 Affordability Analysis: Housing in Houston is moderately priced with a price-to-income ratio of 3.9x. Renters allocate roughly 25% of median income to housing — manageable, but worth budgeting carefully for newcomers.
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🎯 What Makes Houston Stand Out

Houston's strongest attributes are environment and safety, where it outperforms many comparable cities. Overall, Houston may be the best fit for budget-conscious families, safety-conscious retirees.


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