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Humble.
About
Life in Humble
Life in Humble means being part of a compact, family-oriented community of about 16,500 people in the greater Houston metro, where the cost of living sits comfortably below national averages—median home values around $216,400 and median rent at $1,330 a month—making it accessible for folks building equity or starting out. The job market is steady with a 4.5% unemployment rate, and your commute to Houston's employment centers runs about 27 minutes on average, which isn't brutal for suburban living, though you'll definitely need a car since the area is deeply car-dependent. The community skews younger and more family-focused (about 26% of residents are under 18, and a third of households have kids), with a diverse mix that includes a meaningful Latino community and solid representation from Asian and African American residents.
Humble at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Foreign-Born
22.6%
Broadband Internet
90.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Humble: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Humble, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.2%), and 47.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.8%
of residents
65 and Older
11.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.2%
of households
Married Couples
33.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.72
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 Humble
In Humble, home values are 24% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.0%
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
$2,117
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
38.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $252,244 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Humble and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Harris County, which includes Humble, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Humble: Harris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Harris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Humble is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Humble 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
Commute33.4 min avg
How Humble residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Humble, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 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 157% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Humble runs 157% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
847.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
8,909.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Humble 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 Humble, 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
Humble 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 Humble, 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
Humble 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
Humble 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
54.0"
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" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Humble
Humble has 3 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
27.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Cleveland Emergency Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Townsen Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Kingwood
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Kingwood
Kingwood Pines Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.2 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.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Humble
Humble's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Humble (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 313 students · in-state tuition $18,748 · 64% graduate · median earnings $35,873 (10 yrs after entry)
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
9.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 254 students · in-state tuition $15,313 · 62% graduate · median earnings $45,324 (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, 62 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Humble
Humble has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (62 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Humble
Octavia Fields Branch Library
1503 S Houston Ave, Humble
Cities Near Humble
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Humble?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Humble FAQ
Is Humble, Texas affordable?⌄
Humble's median rent is $1,330/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $57,011/year. Median home value is $216,400.
Is Humble, Texas safe?⌄
Humble's violent crime rate was 847 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 8910 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Humble, Texas?⌄
Harris County, which includes Humble, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Humble, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Humble is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,330/month and median household income is $57,011/year. The median home value is $216,400. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Humble, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Humble is 33 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