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Local servicesHospitalThe Heights Hospitalunder a milePost officeT W House Post Officeunder a mileTown hallHouston City Hall3.9 miPoliceHouston Police Department Organization2.1 miFire stationHouston Fire Department Station 621.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi16 schools5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 5 otherElementaryLove Elementary Schoolunder a mileHighHouston Heights High Schoolunder a mileElementaryHelms Elementary Schoolunder a mileCollegeThe College of Health Care Professions2.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport HOU14 miInterstateI-6101.3 miUS highwayUS 901.6 miAmtrakAmtrak Station HOS3.7 miLight railLindale Park NBMETRO2.9 miCoachHoustonAmtrak Chartered Vehicle3.7 miTransit90 stops within a mileMETROSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD

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State or areaTexas
ZIP code77008
Telephone code713, 281
Time zoneCentral Time (CST/CDT)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 4 min6:21 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 14 min7:12 am – 5:26 pm
Sun todaySunrise Sunset
People40,155 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 35.319,513 householdsMedian household income $142,414Median home value $609,300Median rent $1,567 a month59% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $10,000+ a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting2.6% unemployment rate81% of adults are in the labour force, 26,167 employedMain industries: professional and business services 23%, education and health care 20%, finance, insurance and real estate 10%Average commute 25 minutes70% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 21% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages72% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 31% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 78%, Spanish 14%, other Indo-European languages 3%, Chinese 2%4% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 94°F, lows 77°FColdest month January: highs 63°F, lows 44°F54 in of rain a year, on about 55 dayswettest month JuneSnow is rare109 days above 90°F, 5 nights below freezing in a typical yearJanuary: 63° / 44°FJFebruary: 67° / 49°FFMarch: 73° / 54°FMApril: 79° / 61°FAMay: 86° / 69°FMJune: 91° / 75°FJJuly: 93° / 77°FJAugust: 94° / 77°FASeptember: 90° / 72°FSOctober: 82° / 63°FONovember: 72° / 53°FNDecember: 65° / 46°FD100°40°Source: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Houston-port station, 9 mi away
Nearby landmarksThe College of Health Care Professionscollege · 2.2 miHouston Heights Waterworks Reservoirreservoir · under a mileCulinary Institute Lenotrecollege · 2.9 miBeauchamps Springsspring · 2.5 miLake Rittenhouselake · 5.2 miBrady Islandisland · 9.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsTimbergrove Manor Parkpark · under a mileLorraine Cherry Nature Preserve (Lease)park · under a mileHouston National Cemeteryhistoric site · 8.9 mi · 407 acresSheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Centerstate park · 14.4 mi · 2,654 acresKaminski Parkstate park · 22.3 miJohn Paul's Landingpublic land · 23.0 mi · 862 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 home97% of households have a broadband subscription86% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone3% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
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
Elevation52 ft16 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program





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  • Red Lion Pub - Houston

    Indian Restaurant

    2316 South Shepherd Drive, Houston, 77019

    5 star reviewThis place is incredible. Great British drinks on draught (draft) and great indian food.

  • Mark's American Cuisine - Houston

    American Restaurant

    1658 Westheimer Road, Houston, 77006

    5 star reviewClassic American fare steakhouse joint in a converted Church that never puts a foot wrong.

  • Hugo's - Houston

    Mexican Restaurant

    1600 Westheimer Road, Houston, 77006

    5 star reviewThis place is incredible. The best rack of lamb, the best skirt steak, the best ...

  • Uchi - Houston

    Asian Restaurant

    904 Westheimer Road, Houston, 77006

    5 star reviewGreat smoked duck in a jar!

  • Queen Vic pub & kitchen - Houston

    Indian Restaurant

    2712 Richmond Avenue, Houston, 77098

    5 star reviewGreat after work pit stop

 

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  • Auto Pros - Houston

    2218 North Loop West Freeway, Houston, 77018

    1 star reviewBe careful doing business with them, very shady and unprofessional. Don't give them your money.

 

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