Small city in Harris County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Humble, TX

F

183rd of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 5 of 100
115th of 125 in the Houston area

Humble gets an overall grade of F and ranks 183rd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and cost of living, and trails on safety and education levels.

  • Safety scores low (2 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Humble isSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthHumble
Where Humble is in Texas.
Population
16,484-1.9% since 2020
Median rent
$1,3305% lower than Texas
Median home value
$216,40024% lower than Texas
Household income
$57,011Median
Average commute
33 minOne way
Violent crime
847Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Humble

Humble sits about 16 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. 16,484 people lived here in 2025, down 1.9% from 2020. It is spread out.

Local spots people know include Humble City Park, Schott Park and Hirsch Memorial Park.

The median age is 32.1, 40% of households have children, 39% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $57,011 a year (27% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Humble

  • Plenty close to home. 8 grocery stores, 193 restaurants and 9 parks are mapped in town.

Cons of living in Humble

  • Weaker school ratings. Only 29% of the 7 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
  • Higher violent crime. 847 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 119% higher than the Texas rate.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 33 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Humble suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: 29% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 119% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 6% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 27% lower than the Texas median, with 193 restaurants and 10 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 33% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 24% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 119% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 8% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 91% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,330 is 5% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 37% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,330 is 5% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 13% for people on a budget.

Humble report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Humble with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,330, homes cost 3.8x income.

    36 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $57,011, 4.9% unemployed.

    22 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade D+

    7 rated campuses, 29% rated A or B.

    29 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade F

    847 violent crimes per 100k, 8,910 property crimes per 100k.

    2 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    8 grocery stores, 193 restaurants, 9 parks mapped in town.

    81 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 33 min, 6.7% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade D-

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade D-

    24% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    39% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    36 of 100 vs US cities

Where Humble stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Vacant homes: 7.0%2 points lower than Texas (9.4%)
  • Median rent: $1,3305% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 39%24 points lower than Texas (63%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%16 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $57,01127% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Humble

Humble renters pay a median of $1,330 a month, 5% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $53,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 62% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $216,400, 24% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,185 before tax, or $1,361 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Humble pays $2,117 a year, 50% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Humble

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in HumbleStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent5% lower than Texas$1,330$1,403$1,413
Median home value24% lower than Texas$216,400$283,800$332,700
Home value to income5% higher than Texas3.8x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Texas62%52%51%
Median property tax per year50% lower than Texas$2,117$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points lower than Texas39%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198219921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,361
Mortgage payment
$1,185
Property tax
$176
Median rent, for comparison
$1,330

Based on a $216,400 home in Humble, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Humble safe?

In 2025, Humble Police Department reported 140 violent crimes and 1,472 property crimes. That works out to 847 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 119% higher than the Texas rate of 387, and 8,910 property crimes per 100,000, 327% higher than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 22% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Humble by yearTexas84720212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
847
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
8,910
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Humble by yearTexas8,91020212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Humble Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Humble

Humble has 7 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 29% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Humble ISD and Aldine ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Guy M Sconzo Early College High School. The average rating score across all campuses is 77 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
29
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
77
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AGuy M Sconzo Early College High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD97 of 100
  • BRoss Sterling MiddleMiddle, Humble ISD85 of 100
  • CHumble ElementaryElementary, Humble ISD79 of 100
  • CJones MiddleMiddle, Aldine ISD76 of 100
  • CHumble High SchoolHigh, Humble ISD74 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Humble

We grade 3 areas inside Humble. The top three are Northwest Humble (A), Central Humble (D) and Timberwood (D-). Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    All 3 Humble neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Humble

    Everyday places mapped inside Humble, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Humble City Park, Schott Park, Hirsch Memorial Park.

    The average one-way commute is 33 minutes, 25% longer than the Texas average. 7% of workers work from home. 3.3% walk, bike or take transit to work.

    Downtown Houston is about 16 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Humble work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $57,011, income per person is $27,358, unemployment is 4.9% and 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    8
    Pharmacies
    7
    Restaurants
    193
    Cafes
    10
    Bars
    19
    Parks
    9
    Gyms
    18
    Hospitals and urgent care
    16
    Childcare
    7
    Libraries
    1

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income27% lower than Texas$57,011$78,476$80,734
    Income per person33% lower than Texas$27,358$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.9%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line5 points higher than Texas19%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than Texas17%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higherAbout the same as Texas85%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance4 points higher than Texas24%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Texas91%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute25% higher than Texas33 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home8 points lower than Texas6.7%14%15%
    Workers who work from home6.7%
    Workers who take transit1.1%
    Workers who walk2.1%
    Workers who bike0%

    Who lives in Humble

    Under 1830%
    18 to 3427%
    35 to 6432%
    65 and over12%

    Median age 32.1 years. 40% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White18%
    Hispanic or Latino56%
    Black20%
    Asian1.6%
    Other or more than one race4.4%

    Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

    Weather in Humble

    Humble has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 44°F. There are about 111 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 52 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Humble40°60°80°100°64J68F74M80A87M92J94J95A90S83O73N65DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Houston Intercont Ap, 6 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is low. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

    • River floodingHigh
    • Coastal floodingVery low
    • HurricanesVery high
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailLow
    • Heat wavesVery high
    • WildfiresModerate
    • Winter stormsLow
    • Strong windLow

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Humble

    Nearby, Atascocita gets a B+, Aldine gets an F and Spring gets a C-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. B+AtascocitaCity, 99,354 people4 mi
    2. FAldineSmall city, 17,167 people9 mi
    3. C-SpringCity, 68,580 people10 mi
    4. C+SheldonTown, 2,208 people12 mi
    5. D-CrosbyTown, 4,617 people13 mi
    6. CWoodbranchTown, 1,719 people14 mi

    Humble in the Houston area

    How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
    3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
    4. 112FWaller3,108 people38 mito downtown
    5. 113FSouth Houston16,033 people13 mito downtown
    6. 114FHighlands6,335 people20 mito downtown
    7. 115FHumble16,521 people16 mito downtown
    8. 116FBrookshire5,495 people34 mito downtown
    9. 117FLa Marque19,268 people37 mito downtown
    10. 118FHitchcock7,563 people40 mito downtown

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    Living in Humble: common questions

    Is Humble, TX a good place to live?

    Humble gets an overall grade of F and ranks 183rd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and cost of living, and trails on safety and education levels.

    How much does it cost to live in Humble?

    Renters in Humble pay a median of $1,330 a month, 5% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $216,400, 24% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,361, including property tax.

    Is Humble safe?

    In 2025, Humble Police Department reported 847 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 119% higher than the Texas rate. Property crime was 8,910 per 100,000, 327% higher than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Humble?

    We found 7 rated public school campuses inside Humble. 29% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 29 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Humble?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Humble are Northwest Humble, Central Humble and Timberwood. We score 3 areas in the city.

    Does Humble flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Humble as high, and coastal flooding as very low. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Humble?

    Summers in Humble peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 44°F. Expect around 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 52 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Humble?

    The average one-way commute is 33 min, 25% higher than the Texas average. About 6.7% of workers work from home. It is about 16 miles from downtown Houston.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.