The more our communities learn together,
the more we grow together.
What matters to Houston matters to America. And the more we understand our region, the more we thrive — changing our world and our communities for the better.
Understanding Houston provides donors, community leaders, and residents with access to independent information they can use to effect positive change in their communities. Explore over 200 visual indicators across nine key topics affecting the quality of life in Houston’s three most populous counties — tracked over time for clarity and context. Explore, learn and engage with us as we work to build a more vibrant Houston region with opportunity for all.
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Metropolitan Houston is a diverse region that spans a nine-county geographic area. Understanding Houston focuses on only the three most populous counties, aggregating data from 70 data sources for over 200 indicators to provide a comprehensive view of quality of life. Explore the topics and subtopics as we shed light on similar trends that impact this three-county area, compare our region to the state and nation, and call attention to unique differences that are important to each county.
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