Best Places to Live in Houston, Illinois

Houston, IL is a small city located in the heart of Illinois. It has a population of just over 2,000 people, making it a very close-knit community. The people living in Houston enjoy living in a quaint town with easy access to larger cities nearby. There are plenty of scenic parks and outdoor spaces to explore. The schools are well-maintained and offer good educational opportunities for children and adults alike. The cost of living is affordable, making Houston an attractive place to call home. Overall, life in Houston is peaceful, quiet, and comfortable.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Houston is 4.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Houston jobs have increased by 1.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Houston's cost of living is 23.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Houston's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Houston, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Adams county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 72.2% to 25.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Houston's population is 209 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 32.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Houston is Real Estate: $133,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 0.8%.

SCHOOLS

Houston public schools spend $10,671 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.8 students per teacher in Houston. More Education

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Housing Market in Houston

It's a good time to buy in Houston. Home Appreciation is up 4.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Houston is $133,600.

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