There are 67 independent living communities in Houston, Texas. Independent living costs in Texas range from about $15 up to $158 daily, with a mean cost running about $65. The per month expense averages about $1,937 and ranges between $453 and $4,732. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $23,248, which is higher than the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Houston, TX generally range from about $495 per month to $3,724 per month, with a median cost of around $1,994 per month. This equates to an annual cost of $23,925.
Houston is a major city in Harris County, Texas. It is part of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metro statistical area. It is the biggest city in Texas, with 2,906,700 people residing within the city limits and 4,526,066 in the encompassing area. Residents 55 and over constitute 18% of the population.
The SeniorScore™ for Houston is 71. The city has a median per capita income of $27,000 and a median household income is $51,000 (the Texas state average is $47,000). The average housing price in Houston is $124,500, which is somewhat lower than the Texas average of $142,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 8.15%.
Houston has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area gets very large levels of rain each year. Houston has very low air quality ratings, very low water quality, and a very high rate of crime in relation to other cities in the US.