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Living in
Channelview.
Channelview 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 Channelview
If you're looking at Channelview, you're essentially choosing a working-class suburb of Houston with real affordability compared to the city proper. Median home values sit around $196,000 and rents average $1,300 a month, which is reasonable for the Houston metro, and median household income has climbed to nearly $66,000. The tradeoff is that you'll be commuting—expect about 30 minutes to get most places, and you'll definitely need a car since this is fully urban sprawl with limited walkability.
Channelview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.3%
Foreign-Born
32.3%
Broadband Internet
90.6%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Channelview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Channelview, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (74.3%), and 59.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
32.7%
of residents
65 and Older
9.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
50.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.2%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.45
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 9% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Channelview
In Channelview, rent runs 9% below the TX average, and home values are 31% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,518
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $208,902 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Channelview and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Harris County, which includes Channelview, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Channelview: Harris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Harris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Channelview is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Channelview 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 min avg
How Channelview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Channelview, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 20 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 Channelview, 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 Channelview, 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
Channelview 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 Channelview, 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
Channelview is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Channelview has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
109
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
5
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 44°F | 4.04" |
| Feb | 67°F | 49°F | 2.75" |
| Mar | 73°F | 54°F | 3.81" |
| Apr | 79°F | 61°F | 5.17" |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 5.07" |
| Jun | 91°F | 75°F | 7.90" |
| Jul | 93°F | 77°F | 4.46" |
| Aug | 94°F | 77°F | 3.37" |
| Sep | 90°F | 72°F | 4.48" |
| Oct | 82°F | 63°F | 5.38" |
| Nov | 72°F | 53°F | 3.36" |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 4.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Channelview
Uninsured
26.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Channelview's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Altus Houston Hospital, Lp
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Houston
East Houston Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Houston
Ad Hospital East, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 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.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Channelview
Channelview's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Channelview (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 38,380 students · in-state tuition $9,717 · 65% graduate · median earnings $68,423 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 22,969 students · in-state tuition $2,490 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,048 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Houston-Downtown
14.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,555 students · in-state tuition $7,708 · 57% graduate · median earnings $57,404 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Houston-Clear Lake
13.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,078 students · in-state tuition $7,770 · 64% graduate · median earnings $61,521 (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, 64 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Channelview
Channelview has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (64 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
64 mi awayCities Near Channelview
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Channelview?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Channelview FAQ
Is Channelview, Texas affordable?⌄
Channelview's median rent is $1,279/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $64,422/year. Median home value is $195,900.
Is Channelview, Texas safe?⌄
Channelview 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 Channelview, Texas?⌄
Harris County, which includes Channelview, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Channelview, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Channelview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,279/month and median household income is $64,422/year. The median home value is $195,900. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Channelview, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Channelview 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