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Living in
Atascocita.
Atascocita 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 Atascocita
The median household income sits around $118,226, and the median home value is roughly $307,000, making it a solid middle-to-upper-middle-class area where you're getting reasonable value for the Houston market; rental options average $1,849 monthly if you're not ready to buy. What keeps people here isn't just the numbers—it's the actual neighborhood feel: about 61% of households are married couples with kids, the median age is mid-30s, and the community is genuinely diverse, with significant Black, Latino, and Asian populations living alongside white residents, which shapes a pragmatic, family-oriented culture rather than a pretentious one. The job market is stable with a 4.5% unemployment rate, and your 35-minute average commute isn't terrible for metro Houston, though you'll absolutely need a car—this is classic sprawl territory and public transit is minimal.
Atascocita at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Foreign-Born
10.8%
Broadband Internet
97.4%
of households
Median household income
Demographics10.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Atascocita: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Atascocita, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.2%), and 20.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.7%
of residents
65 and Older
10.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.6%
of households
Married Couples
62.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.96
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 32% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Atascocita
In Atascocita, rent runs 32% above the TX average, and home values are 8% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,627
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $306,569 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Atascocita and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Harris County, which includes Atascocita, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Atascocita: Harris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Harris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Atascocita is about 2% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Atascocita 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
Commute35.4 min avg
How Atascocita residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Atascocita, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 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 Atascocita, 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 Atascocita, 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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Harris County, county-wide
Atascocita is about 2% 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 Atascocita, 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
Atascocita is about 2% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Atascocita has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
84
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 41°F | 4.85" |
| Feb | 66°F | 45°F | 3.78" |
| Mar | 72°F | 52°F | 3.94" |
| Apr | 78°F | 59°F | 4.51" |
| May | 84°F | 67°F | 6.01" |
| Jun | 89°F | 73°F | 7.08" |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 5.49" |
| Aug | 92°F | 74°F | 6.82" |
| Sep | 89°F | 69°F | 6.41" |
| Oct | 82°F | 60°F | 6.13" |
| Nov | 71°F | 50°F | 4.94" |
| Dec | 65°F | 44°F | 4.77" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Atascocita
Uninsured
9.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Atascocita's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kingwood Pines Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.1 mi away · Kingwood
Townsen Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Humble
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Kingwood
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.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Atascocita
Atascocita's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 56 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Atascocita
Atascocita has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (56 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
56 mi awayCities Near Atascocita
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Atascocita?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Atascocita FAQ
Is Atascocita, Texas affordable?⌄
Atascocita's median rent is $1,849/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $118,226/year. Median home value is $307,400.
Is Atascocita, Texas safe?⌄
Atascocita 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 Atascocita, Texas?⌄
Harris County, which includes Atascocita, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Atascocita, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Atascocita is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,849/month and median household income is $118,226/year. The median home value is $307,400. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Atascocita, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Atascocita is 35 minutes, which is longer than 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