Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 3 min6:22 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 14 min7:13 am – 5:27 pm
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People71,770 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 31.526,855 householdsMedian household income $45,716Median home value $235,300Median rent $1,042 a month18% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,448 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.9% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 36,868 employedMain industries: construction 23%, professional and business services 18%, hospitality, food and recreation 13%Average commute 30 minutes53% drive alone, 21% car-pool, 7% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle, 4% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher55% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 19%, Spanish 68%, Chinese 6%, other languages 2%58% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 95°F, lows 76°FColdest month January: highs 64°F, lows 45°F50 in of rain a year, on about 63 dayswettest month AugustSnow is rare112 days above 90°F, 10 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Houston Sugarland Mem station, 9 mi away; snow from Houston-westbury
Nearby landmarksThe College of Health Care Professionscollege · 1.2 miHouston Christian Universitycollege · 1.3 miHouston Fishing Club Lakelake · 6.7 miAlkire Lakelake · 7.0 miAddicks Reservoirreservoir · 8.2 miBrooks, Cleveland and Char Lakesreservoir · 8.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsSharpstown Park & Golf Courserecreation area · under a mile · 149 acresArthur Storey Parkpark · 1.2 mi · 98 acresHouston National Cemeteryhistoric site · 16.5 mi · 407 acresBrazos Bend State Parkstate park · 20.7 mi · 5,298 acresJohn Paul's Landingpublic land · 20.4 mi · 862 acresSheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Centerstate park · 23.8 mi · 2,654 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very HighHarris County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsHurricane Very HighTornado Very HighRiver flooding Very HighCold wave Very HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality11% of days had good air in 202540 of 365 days measured287 moderate, 28 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 10 unhealthy daysMedian index 62, worst day 172main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Harris County monitors, TX
Internet at home82% of households have a broadband subscription54% have cable, fibre or DSL26% rely on a mobile data plan alone15% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Houstonserves 2,970,543 people from surface water1 health-based violation since 2021latest May 2025: surface water treatment, treatment techniqueSource: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation69 ft21 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMemorial Hermann Southwest Hospital1.0 miPost officeWestchase Post Office1.6 miTown hallBellaire City Hall4.1 miPoliceHouston Police Department Ranchester Substationunder a mileFire stationHouston Fire Department Station 101.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi23 schools11 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 5 otherHighLiberty High Schoolunder a mileElementaryNeff Elementary Schoolunder a mileSchoolSharpstown International Schoolunder a mileCollegeThe College of Health Care Professions1.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport HOU16 miInterstateI-693.3 miUS highwayUS 593.3 miAmtrakAmtrak Station HOS11 miLight railSmith Lands Stn SBMETRO7.9 miCoachDowntown HoustonFlixBus10 miTransit77 stops within a mileMETROSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 77036 ZIP area.
