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Side-by-side: Houston, TX vs Austin, TX
Figures are for incorporated city limits unless noted. Crime rates are citywide and can hide neighborhood variation — see methodology.
| Metric | Houston, TX | Austin, TX | U.S. baseline | Context / gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,300,419 | 967,862 | N/A | City limits only (not metro / MSA) |
| Median household income | $62,894 | $91,461 | $78,538 | 20% below national average |
| Median home value | $253,400 | $512,700 | $303,400 | 16% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Median rent | $1,313 | $1,655 | $1,348 | Near national average |
| Housing cost index | 90 | 146 | 100 | 100 = U.S. average (ACS home + rent) |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 3.5% | 4.2% | County LAUS rate, not city-only |
| Avg commute | 28 min | 26 min | 25 min | 12% above national average |
| Violent crime rate | 1072.2 / 100k | 400.9 / 100k | 602.7 / 100k | Citywide rate — inspect neighborhood / block data |
| Property crime rate | 4319.5 / 100k | 3710.5 / 100k | 3084.9 / 100k | Citywide rate — inspect neighborhood / block data |
| Sunny days | 258 days | 279 days | 266 days | Near national average |
| Summer high | 92°F | 96°F | 87°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
| Winter low | 48°F | 44°F | 34°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
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