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South Houston, Texas

city · Harris County

At a glance

16,033
Population
$189,300
Median home value (all homes)
38% below U.S. median
$191,781
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,212/mo
Median rent
10% below U.S. median
$53,497
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
30.5 min
Average commute
86.9%
Homes with broadband
79.04%
Locations with fiber available
8.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing20% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost0% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates58.4%
College graduates10.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city South Houston
The South Houston Chamber of Commerce provides information and assistance to businesses in South Houston, TX. The page includes directions and contact information for the chamber.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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