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Deer Park.
About
Life in Deer Park
If you're considering Deer Park, understand that this is fundamentally an industrial town where chemical plants and refineries are visible parts of daily life. The economy here is tied to petrochemicals and manufacturing, which means job stability in those sectors but also means the landscape and air quality reflect that industrial presence. The median household income sits comfortably above $95,000, and unemployment is reasonable at 4.8%, but job diversity outside the industrial sector is limited.
Deer Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Foreign-Born
7.5%
Broadband Internet
95.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Deer Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Deer Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (66.8%), and 20.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.4%
of households
Married Couples
58.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.81
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 6% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Deer Park
In Deer Park, rent runs 6% below the TX average, and home values are 7% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,954
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $279,103 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Deer Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Deer Park is 0.6 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Deer Park 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
Commute24.2 min avg
How Deer Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Deer Park, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 23 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.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Deer Park runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
98.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,028
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Deer Park Police Department
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 Deer Park, 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
Deer Park 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 Deer Park, 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
Deer Park is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Deer Park has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/64°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
101
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 46°F | 4.09" |
| Feb | 68°F | 50°F | 2.85" |
| Mar | 73°F | 56°F | 3.28" |
| Apr | 79°F | 62°F | 4.08" |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 5.42" |
| Jun | 91°F | 75°F | 6.09" |
| Jul | 93°F | 77°F | 4.59" |
| Aug | 94°F | 77°F | 5.44" |
| Sep | 89°F | 73°F | 5.76" |
| Oct | 82°F | 64°F | 5.78" |
| Nov | 73°F | 54°F | 3.90" |
| Dec | 66°F | 48°F | 4.34" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Deer Park
Uninsured
13.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Deer Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Pasadena
Psychiatric · 4.3 mi away · Pasadena
Surgery Specialty Hospitals of America Se Houston
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Pasadena
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Pasadena
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.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Deer Park
Deer Park's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 26.5% 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
26.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Deer Park (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)
Public · 4-year · 6,844 students · in-state tuition $9,173 · 33% graduate · median earnings $46,064 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Houston-Clear Lake
7.5 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, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Deer Park
Deer Park 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 awayPublic Libraries in Deer Park
Deer Park Public Library
3009 Center St, Deer Park
Cities Near Deer Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Deer Park FAQ
Is Deer Park, Texas affordable?⌄
Deer Park's median rent is $1,318/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $100,382/year. Median home value is $264,600.
Is Deer Park, Texas safe?⌄
Deer Park's violent crime rate was 99 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1028 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Deer Park, Texas?⌄
Deer Park has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Deer Park, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Deer Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,318/month and median household income is $100,382/year. The median home value is $264,600. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Deer Park, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Deer Park is 24 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