Apartments for rent in Porter Heights, TX

Porter Heights, a small town in Texas, has a population of slightly more than 1,000. Families with young children can expect to feel right at home, as kids under 5 account for an above-average 11% of the population, while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just under 48, are decidedly older than most cities in Texas. Only 20% of residents rent in Porter Heights, as the majority own their homes. With an average rent of $1,228 per month, exceeding the state average by $200 per month, relatively high rent costs could play a role in the higher levels of ownership.

With an average commute time of about 40 minutes, longer than most cities in the state, Porter Heights residents find that traveling to work takes some patience. Driving is the typical mode of getting to work, chosen by 42% of residents, while public transportation isn't used. Few commuters walk to work.

There are four primary industries in Porter Heights: manufacturing, retail, support, and warehousing. Combined, these industries make up 36% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in management, which ranks as the top career path in the town. Porter Heights workers bring in an average annual income of around $60K, around $13,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Texas. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Porter Heights has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or GED (27%). Additionally, 10% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.