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Living in
Aldine.
Aldine is an unincorporated community in Harris County, TX. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Aldine
Life in Aldine centers around affordability and proximity to Houston's job market without paying Houston prices. The median home value hovers around $103,200 with median rent at $1,428 a month—genuinely accessible for families and workers across income levels—while the median household income sits at $44,455 and the job market stays steady with a 4.5% unemployment rate. You're looking at a 30-minute average commute, which is reasonable for the Houston metro area, and your location on the Hardy Toll Road and near George Bush Intercontinental Airport means you have actual transportation options for work.
Aldine at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
30.3%
Foreign-Born
42.2%
Broadband Internet
81.3%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics42.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Aldine: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Aldine, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (64.2%), and 80.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.1%
of residents
65 and Older
7.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
46.0%
anyone under 18
Married Couples
49.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.77
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Aldine
In Aldine, home values are 64% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
66.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
45.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,559
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Aldine and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Harris County, which includes Aldine, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Aldine: Harris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Harris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Aldine is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Aldine Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area
Commute30.1 min avg
How Aldine residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Aldine, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Harris County Sheriff's Office, which covers Aldine, is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
316.3
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,362.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Harris County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Harris County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Harris County, which includes Aldine, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73.1M |
| 2023 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.3M |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 23 | Flash Flood | $34.1M |
| 2020 | 17 | Hail | $1.2M |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $200.6M |
| 2018 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Harris County, county-wide
Aldine is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality62 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harris County, which includes Aldine, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
62
Good Days
40
per year
Moderate Days
287
per year
Unhealthy Days
10
per year
Harris County, county-wide
Aldine is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Aldine has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
111
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
10
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
104
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 44°F | 3.76" |
| Feb | 68°F | 48°F | 2.97" |
| Mar | 74°F | 54°F | 3.47" |
| Apr | 80°F | 60°F | 3.95" |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 5.01" |
| Jun | 92°F | 74°F | 6.00" |
| Jul | 95°F | 76°F | 3.77" |
| Aug | 95°F | 75°F | 4.84" |
| Sep | 90°F | 71°F | 4.71" |
| Oct | 83°F | 61°F | 5.46" |
| Nov | 73°F | 52°F | 3.87" |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 4.03" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Aldine
Uninsured
44.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Aldine's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Humble
Cleveland Emergency Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Humble
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Houston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Aldine
Aldine's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 5.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
5.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Aldine (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 40,503 students · in-state tuition $2,040 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,369 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 38,380 students · in-state tuition $9,717 · 65% graduate · median earnings $68,423 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Houston-Downtown
9.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,555 students · in-state tuition $7,708 · 57% graduate · median earnings $57,404 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 6,844 students · in-state tuition $9,173 · 33% graduate · median earnings $46,064 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,776 students · in-state tuition $67,857 · 95% graduate · median earnings $90,773 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,220 students · in-state tuition $35,754 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,410 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Aldine
Aldine has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (69 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
69 mi awayCities Near Aldine
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Aldine FAQ
Is Aldine, Texas affordable?⌄
Aldine's median rent is $1,428/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $44,455/year. Median home value is $103,200.
Is Aldine, Texas safe?⌄
Aldine is policed by the Harris County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 316 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1362 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Aldine, Texas?⌄
Harris County, which includes Aldine, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Aldine, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Aldine is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,428/month and median household income is $44,455/year. The median home value is $103,200. About 67% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Aldine, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Aldine is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from