County
- Public SchoolsB+
- HousingB-
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityA+
- JobsB+
- WeatherB+
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteC+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$165,300
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,031
National
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Harris County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Residents
Working in Harris County
Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$60,146
National
$55,322Top Public Schools Serving Harris County
Harris County Reviews
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Harris County is like none other. It has a wide variety of foods, activities, stores,etc. You name it, we have it! However, the streets here are very congested and rugged. One thing I would like to see change is the aesthetic of this county. It is a beautiful place but the physical aspects of it don't correlate with the mental family friendly feeling.
My name is Deborah Coreas, i live in Harris County. Harris county is a very big and diverse county. I honestly think that Harris county is one of the best counties here in Houston, TX. Harris county is safer than most counties i believe because here we have a good amount of protection provided at our schools, jobs, and other public places. Harris county public schools provide a great, safe, and advanced education that allows children to strive for better. Klein Isd is one of the best districts for academic and sports. Harris county is affordable i can say because me and my family are middle class. They have nice neighborhoods with safe and affordable homes.
It's not necessarily a haven, but it does indeed have its own qualities. The place has definitely not aged well as time moves on the buildings that were once brimming with life now resemble empty husks of a fantasy that once lived there. There are still many good people living here, but there have been plenty of ill-mannered individuals who have decided to call this place home. I was born and raised here so I'm a bit biased with how I describe the place, but I'm not ignorant to the fact that it has downgraded from the place it used to be. Although it's in a tough shape it still has its own good qualities. The schools here are average, they aren't anything to exactly praise nor are they completely useless. The schools could definitely use more attention as they are starting to degrade with the rest of the area which will only cause more problems and could impact the students lives negatively.