Harris County

TX · Pop. 115,297 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Harris County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 115,297.

$/Acre: $1,793

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 291 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 64.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.37%

Combined Sales Tax7.62%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$73,650

Poverty Rate19.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,793

Median Home Price$163K

Acres for Sale3520

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season291 days

Annual Rainfall13.3 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,188 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)206 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K528

Property Crime /100K362

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate