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Webster.
About
Life in Webster
Webster is a community of 12,283 people in Texas. The median household income is $61,264, median rent runs about $1,393 per month, and median home values are around $281,400. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Webster at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Foreign-Born
18.2%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.2% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Webster: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Webster, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (16.6%), and 19.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.4%
of households
Married Couples
26.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.03
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 Webster
Rent and home values here are close to the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
22.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $303,267 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Webster and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Harris County, which includes Webster, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Webster: Harris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Harris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Webster is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Webster 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
Commute27.8 min avg
How Webster residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Webster, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 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 47% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Webster runs 47% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
485.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
4,183.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Webster 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 Webster, 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
Webster 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 Webster, 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
Webster is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Webster has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
60.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
111
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 46°F | 4.80" |
| Feb | 67°F | 50°F | 3.02" |
| Mar | 73°F | 56°F | 3.30" |
| Apr | 78°F | 61°F | 4.22" |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.12" |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 6.54" |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 4.36" |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 6.64" |
| Sep | 88°F | 72°F | 7.34" |
| Oct | 82°F | 63°F | 5.79" |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 4.54" |
| Dec | 66°F | 47°F | 4.53" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Webster
Webster has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
21.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake · 500 W Medical Center Blvd
- Emergency department: HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Texas City · 3302 Palmer Hwy, Texas City
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Medical Behavioral Hospital of Clear Lake, Llc
Psychiatric · 1.7 mi away · Clear Lake City
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Nassau Bay
St Luke's Patients Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education11.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Webster
Webster's student/teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Webster (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 22,969 students · in-state tuition $2,490 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,048 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Houston-Clear Lake
3.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,078 students · in-state tuition $7,770 · 64% graduate · median earnings $61,521 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,368 students · in-state tuition $2,310 · 34% graduate · median earnings $45,131 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,342 students · in-state tuition $1,906 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,073 (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, 78 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Webster
Webster has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (78 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
78 mi awayCities Near Webster
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Webster FAQ
Is Webster, Texas affordable?⌄
Webster's median rent is $1,393/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $61,264/year. Median home value is $281,400.
Is Webster, Texas safe?⌄
Webster's violent crime rate was 485 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 4183 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Webster, Texas?⌄
Harris County, which includes Webster, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Webster, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Webster is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,393/month and median household income is $61,264/year. The median home value is $281,400. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Webster, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Webster is 28 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