Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown Texas Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown Texas metro area was $70,893 in 2021, the latest figures available. Houston median household income is $3,930 higher than the median Texas household income and $1,176 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Houston median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Houston Texas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Texas | $66,963 | -2.33% | +2.36% |
| Houston | $70,893 | -3.30% | +0.47% |
Trends in Houston, TX Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Houston is $70,893. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $73,327 and is now $2,434 (3.32%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Houston, Texas, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Houston
| Date | US | Texas | Houston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $66,963 | $70,893 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $68,557 | $73,314 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,860 | $73,327 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,417 | $70,558 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,438 | $70,518 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $63,864 | $69,670 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,644 | $70,291 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,755 | $68,817 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,233 | $66,829 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $59,986 | $66,098 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $59,629 | $66,280 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $61,089 | $68,542 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $62,284 | $69,410 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $58,604 | $64,954 |
Houston Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Houston was $83,886 in 2021. Compared to the median Texas family income, Houston median family income is $3,582 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Houston will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Houston Texas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Texas | $80,304 | -2.29% | +3.56% |
| Houston | $83,886 | -3.19% | +1.82% |
Trends in Houston, TX Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Houston is $83,886. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $86,651 and is now $2,765 (3.19%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Houston, Texas, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Houston
| Date | US | Texas | Houston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $80,304 | $83,886 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $82,182 | $86,651 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $81,311 | $86,565 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $77,543 | $82,390 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $77,518 | $83,311 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $75,673 | $81,909 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $74,695 | $82,028 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $71,976 | $80,560 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $71,305 | $77,232 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $70,655 | $77,854 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $70,040 | $77,333 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $71,657 | $79,279 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $73,017 | $80,636 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $69,215 | $75,268 |
Houston Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Houston was $36,472 in 2021. Compared to the median Texas per capita income, Houston median per capita income is $1,755 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Houston will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Houston Texas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Texas | $34,717 | -0.97% | +5.01% |
| Houston | $36,472 | -2.75% | +2.44% |
Trends in Houston, TX Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Houston is $36,472. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $37,504 and is now $1,032 (2.75%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Houston, Texas, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Houston
| Date | US | Texas | Houston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $34,717 | $36,472 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,056 | $37,504 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $34,195 | $37,293 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,061 | $35,602 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,633 | $35,856 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $32,419 | $35,974 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $32,261 | $36,215 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $31,074 | $35,156 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $30,670 | $34,031 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $29,980 | $33,420 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,797 | $33,250 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,478 | $34,263 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,357 | $34,971 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $30,896 | $34,030 |
