The Kinder Institute for Urban Research builds better cities and improves lives through data, research, engagement and action.
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Celebrating 15 years
Since 2010, the Kinder Institute has helped Houston confront the realities of diversity, disaster and demographic change — and we're just getting started.
FEATURED STORY(opens in a new window)TIMELINE(opens in a new window)Low-income students are still being left behind, according to a new assessment of the state’s school accountability system.
About 2 in 5 Houston and Harris County households are food insecure, nearly three times the national average.
Through a series of case studies, the Kinder Institute is teaching organizations how to use their data to better serve the community.
Young adults and low-income earners report feeling less connected and supported.

Houston Community Data Connections
Updates to the Houston Community Data Connections data dashboard allow users to save their favorite indicators, share indicator-specific maps and locate a specific address on the map, among other features.
EXPLORE THE DASHBOARD(opens in a new window)Kinder Institute Events
ALL EVENTSPhysical Address
Rice University
Kraft Hall
6100 Main Street, Suite 305
Houston, TX 77005-1892



