Houston, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 2,312,717 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +18.4%

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Houston: 93.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (9.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.0% for Black residents, 26.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 30.0% for American Indian residents, 7.2% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 25.2% for other race residents, 16.6% for two or more races residents)

Population Density:

Races:
      Hispanic - 1,032,620 - 44.6%
      White alone - 571,417 - 24.7%
      Black alone - 519,863 - 22.5%
      Asian alone - 149,733 - 6.5%
      Two or more races - 30,907 - 1.3%
      Other race alone - 5,622 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 2,256 - 0.10%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 812 - 0.04%

The Allen brothers ran their first advertisement for Houston just four days later in the Telegraph and Texas Register, naming the notional town in honor of President Sam Houston. They successfully lobbied the Republic of Texas Congress to designate Houston as the temporary capital, agreeing to provide the new government with a capital building. About a dozen persons resided in the town at the beginning of 1837, but that number grew to about 1,500 by the time the Texas Congress convened in Houston for the first time that May. Houston was granted incorporation on June 5, 1837, with James S. Holman becoming its first mayor. In the same year, Houston became the county seat of Harrisburg County (now Harris County).

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1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400 0.2 miles

1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473 0.5 miles

1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473
HOUSTON, TX 77010
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2004 LEELAND ST 1.1 miles

2004 LEELAND ST
HOUSTON, TX 77003
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3300 CRAWFORD ST 1.8 miles

3300 CRAWFORD ST
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Categories: HOUSTON TX

107 YALE ST STE 200 2.2 miles

107 YALE ST STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1917 W GRAY ST 2.5 miles

1917 W GRAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77019
Categories: HOUSTON TX

102 West 11th St 2.8 miles

102 West 11th St
Houston, TX 77008
Categories: Houston TX

1200 Binz St, Ste 115 3.1 miles

1200 Binz St, Ste 115
Houston, TX 77004
Categories: Houston TX

5151 KATY FWY 3.1 miles

5151 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5151 KATY FWY STE 170 3.1 miles

5151 KATY FWY STE 170
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1213 HERMANN DR STE 155 3.2 miles

1213 HERMANN DR STE 155
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B 3.3 miles

5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B
Houston, TX 77004
Categories: Houston TX

5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B 3.3 miles

5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

235 W 20TH ST 3.6 miles

235 W 20TH ST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

427 W 20TH ST STE 504 3.8 miles

427 W 20TH ST STE 504
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

635 W 19TH ST STE 203 3.9 miles

635 W 19TH ST STE 203
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6411 FANNIN ST 3.9 miles

6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7117 Lyons Ave 4.0 miles

7117 Lyons Ave
Houston, TX 77020
Categories: Houston TX

1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720 4.0 miles

1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980 4.2 miles

6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4615 I 45 STE 206 4.5 miles

4615 I 45 STE 206
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110 4.6 miles

8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120 4.6 miles

9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100 4.6 miles

3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620 4.9 miles

7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2150 W 18TH ST 5.2 miles

2150 W 18TH ST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7515 Main Street, Suite 190 5.3 miles

7515 Main Street, Suite 190
Houston, TX 77054
Categories: Houston TX

2207 LAZYBROOK DR 5.4 miles

2207 LAZYBROOK DR
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1919 North Loop W Ste 125, 5.4 miles

1919 North Loop W Ste 125,
Houston, TX 77008
Categories: Houston TX

7580 FANNIN ST ste 180 5.4 miles

7580 FANNIN ST ste 180
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200 5.5 miles

2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77018
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5568 WESLAYAN ST 5.5 miles

5568 WESLAYAN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77005
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137 5.7 miles

9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W 5.8 miles

4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100 5.9 miles

1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77055
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100 5.9 miles

1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77055
Categories: HOUSTON TX

900 BROADWAY ST 6.0 miles

900 BROADWAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6969 GULF FWY STE 370 6.5 miles

6969 GULF FWY STE 370
HOUSTON, TX 77087
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200 6.6 miles

1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2626 S LOOP W STE 650D 6.6 miles

2626 S LOOP W STE 650D
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550 6.6 miles

2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9563 MAIN ST 6.8 miles

9563 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77025
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525 6.9 miles

6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Categories: BELLAIRE TX

9180 KATY FWY STE 200 6.9 miles

9180 KATY FWY STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77055
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9321 KIRBY DR 6.9 miles

9321 KIRBY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3520 BROADWAY ST 7.1 miles

3520 BROADWAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77017
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9723 HOMESTEAD RD 7.2 miles

9723 HOMESTEAD RD
HOUSTON, TX 77016
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7007 NORTH FWY STE 235 7.4 miles

7007 NORTH FWY STE 235
HOUSTON, TX 77076
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160 7.5 miles

2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W 7.5 miles

5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10909 EAST FWY 7.6 miles

10909 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY 7.6 miles

1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5420 DASHWOOD DR STE 205 7.7 miles

5420 DASHWOOD DR STE 205
HOUSTON, TX 77081
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4936 BEECHNUT ST 8.0 miles

4936 BEECHNUT ST
HOUSTON, TX 77096
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C 8.1 miles

11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C
HOUSTON, TX 77092
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10961 NORTHWEST FWY 8.1 miles

10961 NORTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77092
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104 8.6 miles

6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104
HOUSTON, TX 77081
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6535 SOUTHWEST FWY 8.7 miles

6535 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6545 SOUTHWEST FWY 8.7 miles

6545 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8505 GULF FWY STE F 8.7 miles

8505 GULF FWY STE F
HOUSTON, TX 77017
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208 8.7 miles

6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208
HOUSTON, TX 77081
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2450 FONDREN RD STE 125 9.6 miles

2450 FONDREN RD STE 125
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2500 FONDREN RD STE 120 9.6 miles

2500 FONDREN RD STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3001 Fondren Rd STE G 9.7 miles

3001 Fondren Rd STE G
Houston, TX 77063
Categories: Houston TX

7447 HARWIN DR STE 102 9.8 miles

7447 HARWIN DR STE 102
HOUSTON, TX 77036
Categories: HOUSTON TX

12401 S POST OAK RD STE 235 10.0 miles

12401 S POST OAK RD STE 235
HOUSTON, TX 77045
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13259 EAST FWY 10.0 miles

13259 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510, 10.1 miles

1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510,
Houston, TX 77015
Categories: Houston TX

13125 EAST FWY 10.1 miles

13125 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505 10.1 miles

1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

520 S SHAVER ST 10.4 miles

520 S SHAVER ST
PASADENA, TX 77506
Categories: PASADENA TX

13469 EAST FWY 10.6 miles

13469 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205 10.7 miles

2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9701 RICHMOND AVE STE 115 10.8 miles

9701 RICHMOND AVE STE 115
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD 10.9 miles

7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77071
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13601 Woodforest Blvd 11.0 miles

13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
Categories: Houston TX

8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite # 4, 11.1 miles

8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite # 4,
Houston, TX 77074
Categories: Houston TX

8313 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 111 11.2 miles

8313 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 111
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

855 FROSTWOOD 11.2 miles

855 FROSTWOOD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180 11.5 miles

9000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10807 Shawnbrook Dr 11.7 miles

10807 Shawnbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77071
Categories: Houston TX

9006 Weyburn Grove Dr 11.7 miles

9006 Weyburn Grove Dr
Houston, TX 77088
Categories: Houston TX

11120 NORTH FWY STE E 11.8 miles

11120 NORTH FWY STE E
HOUSTON, TX 77037
Categories: HOUSTON TX

654 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STE 189 12.2 miles

654 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STE 189
HOUSTON, TX 77060
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11621A KATY FWY 12.3 miles

11621A KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9543 BISSONNET ST 12.4 miles

9543 BISSONNET ST
HOUSTON, TX 77036
Categories: HOUSTON TX

16630 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR STE 115 12.4 miles

16630 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR STE 115
HOUSTON, TX 77060
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106 12.8 miles

3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106
Pasadena, TX 77504
Categories: Pasadena TX

3350 FAIRVIEW ST 12.8 miles

3350 FAIRVIEW ST
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

4000 SPENCER HWY 12.8 miles

4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

3801 VISTA RD STE 390 12.9 miles

3801 VISTA RD STE 390
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

104 Medical Plaza 12.9 miles

104 Medical Plaza
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580
Categories: MONT BELVIEU TX

14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800 12.9 miles

14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800
Houston, TX 77040
Categories: Houston TX

1511 UPLAND DR STE 100 13.0 miles

1511 UPLAND DR STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77043
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800 13.0 miles

14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800
HOUSTON, TX 77040
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10039 BISSONNET ST Ste 120 13.1 miles

10039 BISSONNET ST Ste 120
HOUSTON, TX 77036
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11211 KATY FWY 13.1 miles

11211 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

401 GREENS RD 13.2 miles

401 GREENS RD
HOUSTON, TX 77060
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5405 CONSULATE PLAZA DR 13.2 miles

5405 CONSULATE PLAZA DR
HOUSTON, TX 77032
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2929 WOODLAND PARK DR 13.2 miles

2929 WOODLAND PARK DR
HOUSTON, TX 77082
Categories: HOUSTON TX

12600 NORTHBOROUGH DR 13.4 miles

12600 NORTHBOROUGH DR
HOUSTON, TX 77067
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11807 WESTHEIMER RD STE 560 13.5 miles

11807 WESTHEIMER RD STE 560
HOUSTON, TX 77077
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8104 SOUTHWEST FWY STE E 13.6 miles

8104 SOUTHWEST FWY STE E
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14045 MEMORIAL DR 13.6 miles

14045 MEMORIAL DR
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100 13.7 miles

4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

8101 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 100 13.7 miles

8101 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77072
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9380 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S Ste 300 13.7 miles

9380 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S Ste 300
HOUSTON, TX 77099
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6360 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 200 13.7 miles

6360 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77041
Categories: HOUSTON TX

12885 GULF FWY 13.7 miles

12885 GULF FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77034
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2510 SMITH RANCH RD STE 102 13.7 miles

2510 SMITH RANCH RD STE 102
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Categories: PEARLAND TX

2550 GRAY FALLS DR STE 120 13.9 miles

2550 GRAY FALLS DR STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77077
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1920 RANKIN RD STE 130 14.0 miles

1920 RANKIN RD STE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Categories: HOUSTON TX

12121 Richmond Ave Ste 124, 14.0 miles

12121 Richmond Ave Ste 124,
Houston, TX 77082
Categories: Houston TX

8633 BROADWAY #103 14.1 miles

8633 BROADWAY #103
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Categories: PEARLAND TX

1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD 14.3 miles

1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

2211A BROADWAY ST 14.6 miles

2211A BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

12345 KATY FWY 14.6 miles

12345 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

102 W 2ND ST 14.8 miles

102 W 2ND ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 14.8 miles

321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S 14.9 miles

4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135 14.9 miles

4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100 14.9 miles

14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

125 E 8TH ST 15.0 miles

125 E 8TH ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

9138 WEST RD 15.0 miles

9138 WEST RD
HOUSTON, TX 77064
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1430 CENTER ST 15.0 miles

1430 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

2802 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 110 15.1 miles

2802 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 110
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Categories: PEARLAND TX

1803 CENTER ST STE A 15.1 miles

1803 CENTER ST STE A
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 15.1 miles

126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

3727 GREENBRIAR DR STE 403 15.1 miles

3727 GREENBRIAR DR STE 403
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Categories: STAFFORD TX

2106 CENTER ST 15.2 miles

2106 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

11717 Highland Meadow Dr, 15.3 miles

11717 Highland Meadow Dr,
Houston, TX 77089
Categories: Houston TX

2818 CENTER ST 15.3 miles

2818 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

2428 TEXAS PKWY 15.3 miles

2428 TEXAS PKWY
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489
Categories: MISSOURI CITY TX

2910 CENTER ST 15.4 miles

2910 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

6825 SPENCER HWY 15.4 miles

6825 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C 15.4 miles

10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14755 North Freeway Ste 400 15.4 miles

14755 North Freeway Ste 400
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11800 ASTORIA BLVD 15.5 miles

11800 ASTORIA BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1398 ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 113 15.7 miles

1398 ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 113
HOUSTON, TX 77077
Categories: HOUSTON TX

19333 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 230 15.8 miles

19333 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 230
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Categories: HUMBLE TX

5141 Center St 16.0 miles

5141 Center St
Pasadena, TX 77505
Categories: Pasadena TX

17410 NORTHWEST FWY 16.0 miles

17410 NORTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77040
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7720 Spencer Hwy 16.1 miles

7720 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505
Categories: Pasadena TX

2211 E BROADWAY ST 16.3 miles

2211 E BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

15621 Blue Ash Dr STE 170 16.4 miles

15621 Blue Ash Dr STE 170
Houston, TX 77090
Categories: Houston TX

2018 BROADWAY ST 16.4 miles

2018 BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

18648 MCKAY BLVD # 216 16.6 miles

18648 MCKAY BLVD # 216
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Categories: HUMBLE TX

10521 CORPORATE DR 16.7 miles

10521 CORPORATE DR
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Categories: STAFFORD TX

18951 N MEMORIAL DR 16.9 miles

18951 N MEMORIAL DR
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Categories: HUMBLE TX

8901 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, 17.3 miles

8901 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W,
Humble, TX 77338
Categories: Humble TX

1111 GILLINGHAM LN 17.3 miles

1111 GILLINGHAM LN
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

8901 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W STE 204 17.4 miles

8901 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W STE 204
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Categories: HUMBLE TX

10680 Jones Road, Suite 200 17.5 miles

10680 Jones Road, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77065
Categories: Houston TX

6930 FM 1960 RD W 17.5 miles

6930 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77069
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4950 FM 1960 RD W STE A6 17.5 miles

4950 FM 1960 RD W STE A6
HOUSTON, TX 77069
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11301 fallbrook # 126 17.6 miles

11301 fallbrook # 126
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1403 HIGHWAY 6 STE 100 17.6 miles

1403 HIGHWAY 6 STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

3648 FM 1960 RD W 17.7 miles

3648 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77068
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10906 FM 1960 West 17.7 miles

10906 FM 1960 West
Houston, TX 77070
Categories: Houston TX

16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106 17.7 miles

16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106
Houston, TX 77084
Categories: Houston TX

10655 STEEPLETOP DR 17.7 miles

10655 STEEPLETOP DR
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1250 7TH ST 17.8 miles

1250 7TH ST
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

13811 CHARTERHOUSE WAY 17.8 miles

13811 CHARTERHOUSE WAY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

14023 SOUTHWEST FWY 17.8 miles

14023 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

2161 FM 1960 RD W 17.9 miles

2161 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1201 LAKEVIEW DR 18.0 miles

1201 LAKEVIEW DR
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

13300 Hargrave Road, Suite 507 18.1 miles

13300 Hargrave Road, Suite 507
Houston, TX 77070
Categories: Houston TX

13215 DOTSON RD #120 18.2 miles

13215 DOTSON RD #120
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Categories: HOUSTON TX

710 FM 1960 RD W 18.2 miles

710 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Categories: HOUSTON TX

16903 RED OAK DR STE 130 18.2 miles

16903 RED OAK DR STE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Categories: HOUSTON TX

17030 Nanes Dr Ste 108 18.2 miles

17030 Nanes Dr Ste 108
Houston, TX 77090
Categories: Houston TX

2010 FM 1960 Rd E 18.3 miles

2010 FM 1960 Rd E
Houston, TX 77073
Categories: Houston TX

5003 Woodland Meadows Ln 18.3 miles

5003 Woodland Meadows Ln
Humble, TX 77346
Categories: Humble TX

17070 RED OAK DR STE 107 18.3 miles

17070 RED OAK DR STE 107
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6840 HIGHWAY 6 18.4 miles

6840 HIGHWAY 6
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
Categories: MISSOURI CITY TX

13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500 18.5 miles

13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

15259 Southwest Freeway, 18.5 miles

15259 Southwest Freeway,
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Categories: Sugar Land TX

610 S MAIN ST 18.6 miles

610 S MAIN ST
HIGHLANDS, TX 77562
Categories: HIGHLANDS TX

3151 HIGHWAY 6 18.7 miles

3151 HIGHWAY 6
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

8720 HIGHWAY 6 STE 400 18.8 miles

8720 HIGHWAY 6 STE 400
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
Categories: MISSOURI CITY TX

8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E 18.9 miles

8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E
HOUSTON, TX 77095
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1235 LAKE POINTE PKWY # 102 18.9 miles

1235 LAKE POINTE PKWY # 102
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

628 S FRIENDSWOOD DR 19.0 miles

628 S FRIENDSWOOD DR
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Categories: FRIENDSWOOD TX

110 Cypress Station Suite 152 19.1 miles

110 Cypress Station Suite 152
Houston, TX 77090
Categories: Houston TX

17738 SUNSET RIVER LN 19.3 miles

17738 SUNSET RIVER LN
HOUSTON, TX 77084
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6601 CYPRESSWOOD DR # 231 19.5 miles

6601 CYPRESSWOOD DR # 231
SPRING, TX 77379
Categories: SPRING TX

15882 CHAMPION FOREST DR 19.6 miles

15882 CHAMPION FOREST DR
SPRING, TX 77379
Categories: SPRING TX

16062 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 2 19.6 miles

16062 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 2
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

16545 Southwest Frwy #225 19.9 miles

16545 Southwest Frwy #225
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

16902 SOUTHWEST FWY 20.2 miles

16902 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S STE 101 20.2 miles

3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S STE 101
SUGARLAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGARLAND TX

10850 LOUETTA RD STE 1500 20.3 miles

10850 LOUETTA RD STE 1500
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1505 Winding Way Dr Ste 218 20.3 miles

1505 Winding Way Dr Ste 218
Friendswood, TX 77546
Categories: Friendswood TX

3354 E FM 528 RD 20.5 miles

3354 E FM 528 RD
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Categories: FRIENDSWOOD TX

700 Gemini Avenue Suite 110 20.6 miles

700 Gemini Avenue Suite 110
Houston, TX 77058
Categories: Houston TX

7702 FM 1960 E STE 106 20.7 miles

7702 FM 1960 E STE 106
Humble, TX 77346
Categories: Humble TX

250 BLOSSOM ST STE 270 20.7 miles

250 BLOSSOM ST STE 270
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Categories: WEBSTER TX

19450 KATY FWY 20.8 miles

19450 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7111 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 200 20.9 miles

7111 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 200
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

561 Medical Center Blvd., 21.0 miles

561 Medical Center Blvd.,
Webster, TX 77598
Categories: Webster TX

1120 KINGWOOD DR STE 100 21.1 miles

1120 KINGWOOD DR STE 100
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Categories: KINGWOOD TX

1450 KINGWOOD DR 21.3 miles

1450 KINGWOOD DR
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Categories: KINGWOOD TX

1309 W FAIRMONT PKWY STE X 21.3 miles

1309 W FAIRMONT PKWY STE X
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

952 S Fry Rd, 21.4 miles

952 S Fry Rd,
Katy, TX 77450
Categories: Katy TX

19728 SAUMS RD STE 179 21.5 miles

19728 SAUMS RD STE 179
HOUSTON, TX 77084
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1120 NASA PKWY STE 304 21.6 miles

1120 NASA PKWY STE 304
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1202 NASA PKWY 21.6 miles

1202 NASA PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5529 Lovetta Rd Ste A, Office 9 21.6 miles

5529 Lovetta Rd Ste A, Office 9
Spring, TX 77379
Categories: Spring TX

1844 SNAKE RIVER RD STE A 21.7 miles

1844 SNAKE RIVER RD STE A
KATY, TX 77449
Categories: KATY TX

9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD 21.9 miles

9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD
CYPRESS, TX 77433
Categories: CYPRESS TX

22475 TOMBALL PKWY 22.0 miles

22475 TOMBALL PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1009 S BROADWAY ST 22.0 miles

1009 S BROADWAY ST
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

2200 E NASA Pkwy 1, Ste 220 22.2 miles

2200 E NASA Pkwy 1, Ste 220
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
Categories: Nassau Bay TX

125 SYLVAN ST 22.4 miles

125 SYLVAN ST
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

1331 Northpark Drive 22.4 miles

1331 Northpark Drive
Kingwood, TX 77339
Categories: Kingwood TX

21238 KINGSLAND BLVD 22.6 miles

21238 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

2601 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY 22.7 miles

2601 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Categories: KINGWOOD TX

1658 W Baker Rd Ste A 22.8 miles

1658 W Baker Rd Ste A
Baytown, TX 77521
Categories: Baytown TX

1610 W BAKER RD STE B 22.8 miles

1610 W BAKER RD STE B
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

21660 KINGSLAND BLVD 23.0 miles

21660 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

21700 KINGSLAND BLVD 23.0 miles

21700 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

2802 Garth Rd Ste 213, 23.1 miles

2802 Garth Rd Ste 213,
Baytown, TX 77521
Categories: Baytown TX

4401 GARTH RD 23.1 miles

4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

4002 GARTH RD STE 150 23.1 miles

4002 GARTH RD STE 150
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

2800 GARTH RD 23.2 miles

2800 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

25410 INTERSTATE 45 STE 150 23.3 miles

25410 INTERSTATE 45 STE 150
SPRING, TX 77386
Categories: SPRING TX

14044 SPRING CYPRESS RD 23.3 miles

14044 SPRING CYPRESS RD
CYPRESS, TX 77429
Categories: CYPRESS TX

415 BISCAYNE BLVD 23.4 miles

415 BISCAYNE BLVD
EL LAGO, TX 77586
Categories: EL LAGO TX

21929 KATY FWY 23.4 miles

21929 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

1100 SMITH DR 23.8 miles

1100 SMITH DR
ALVIN, TX 77511
Categories: ALVIN TX

1108 GULF FWY S ste 230 23.9 miles

1108 GULF FWY S ste 230
LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573
Categories: LEAGUE CITY TX

1515 N ALEXANDER DR STE 115 24.6 miles

1515 N ALEXANDER DR STE 115
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

19073 INTERSTATE 45 S 24.6 miles

19073 INTERSTATE 45 S
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Categories: SHENANDOAH TX

7101 W GRAND PKWY S 24.7 miles

7101 W GRAND PKWY S
RICHMOND, TX 77407
Categories: RICHMOND TX

5510-A W GRAND PKWY S 24.7 miles

5510-A W GRAND PKWY S
RICHMOND, TX 77406
Categories: RICHMOND TX

24420 FM 1314 RD Suite 101 24.7 miles

24420 FM 1314 RD Suite 101
PORTER, TX 77365
Categories: PORTER TX

6501 S FRY RD STE 1000 24.7 miles

6501 S FRY RD STE 1000
KATY, TX 77494
Categories: KATY TX

2104 FM 2920 RD 24.9 miles

2104 FM 2920 RD
SPRING, TX 77388
Categories: SPRING TX

2610 N ALEXANDER DR 24.9 miles

2610 N ALEXANDER DR
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Houston, TX, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Houston, TX and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Houston, TX locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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How to schedule a drug test in Houston, TX

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Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Houston, TX - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Houston, TX centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Houston, TX

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Houston, TX

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Houston, TX locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Houston, TX?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Houston, TX

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Houston, TX.

Drug Testing Locations in Houston, TX

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Houston, TX and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Houston, TX have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Houston, TX specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

On the road or vacation? No worries! We can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Houston, TX?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Houston, TX is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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Local Area Info: Houston

Houston (/?hju?st?n/ (listen) HEW-st?n) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the fourth most populous city in the United States, with a census-estimated population of 2.312 million in 2017. It is the most populous city in the Southern United States and on the Gulf Coast of the United States. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the seat of Harris County and the principal city of the Greater Houston metropolitan area, which is the fifth most populous metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the United States and the second most populous in Texas after the Dallas-Fort Worth MSA. With a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2), Houston is the eighth most expansive city in the United States (including consolidated city-counties). It is the largest city in the United States by total area, whose government is similarly not consolidated with that of a county or borough. Though primarily in Harris County, small portions of the city extend into Fort Bend and Montgomery counties.

Houston was founded by land speculators on August 30, 1836, at the confluence of Buffalo Bayou and White Oak Bayou (a point now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city is named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and had won Texas' independence from Mexico at the Battle of San Jacinto 25 miles (40 km) east of Allen's Landing. After briefly serving as the capital of the Texas Republic in the late 1830s, Houston grew steadily into a regional trading center for the remainder of the 19th century.

The arrival of the 20th century saw a convergence of economic factors which fueled rapid growth in Houston, including a burgeoning port and railroad industry, the decline of Galveston as Texas' primary port following a devastating 1900 hurricane, the subsequent construction of the Houston Ship Channel, and the Texas oil boom. In the mid-20th century, Houston's economy diversified as it became home to the Texas Medical Center—the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions—and NASA's Johnson Space Center, where the Mission Control Center is located.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 2,312,717 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +18.4%

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Houston: 93.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (9.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.0% for Black residents, 26.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 30.0% for American Indian residents, 7.2% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 25.2% for other race residents, 16.6% for two or more races residents)

Population Density:

Races:
      Hispanic - 1,032,620 - 44.6%
      White alone - 571,417 - 24.7%
      Black alone - 519,863 - 22.5%
      Asian alone - 149,733 - 6.5%
      Two or more races - 30,907 - 1.3%
      Other race alone - 5,622 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 2,256 - 0.10%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 812 - 0.04%

The Allen brothers ran their first advertisement for Houston just four days later in the Telegraph and Texas Register, naming the notional town in honor of President Sam Houston. They successfully lobbied the Republic of Texas Congress to designate Houston as the temporary capital, agreeing to provide the new government with a capital building. About a dozen persons resided in the town at the beginning of 1837, but that number grew to about 1,500 by the time the Texas Congress convened in Houston for the first time that May. Houston was granted incorporation on June 5, 1837, with James S. Holman becoming its first mayor. In the same year, Houston became the county seat of Harrisburg County (now Harris County).

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