Research

Housing Quality Registry: Preliminary Data

Common housing quality issues include concerns about drinking water quality, water damage not caused by flooding and poor window insulation.

Safety Climate in the Houston Fire Department

In summer 2023, the Houston Fire Department partnered with the Kinder Institute to better understand the safety climate of its department. Many concerns raised in this study have since been addressed, and the report focuses on perennial challenges.

Coffee & Quality Case Study #4: HAAM Social Services

This fourth Coffee & Quality case study focuses on HAAM Social Services, which supports residents in northeast Harris and east Montgomery counties with basic needs, education and job assistance.

Who Remains ‘College, Career, and Military Ready’ in the Context of a Shifting Accountability Framework?

Low-income students are still being left behind, according to a new assessment of the state’s school accountability system.

Building the Data and Evaluation Capacity of Nonprofits in the Greater Houston Area

Through a series of case studies, the Kinder Institute is teaching organizations how to use their data to better serve the community.

Hurricane Beryl: Recovery One Year Later

About 1 in 10 residents are still struggling to recover from Hurricane Beryl.

Sense of Achievement, Belonging and Connectedness

Young adults and low-income earners report feeling less connected and supported.

Attitudes Toward Mass Deportation and Immigration Policy Preferences

Nearly 10,000 residents were surveyed regarding their preferences for various immigration policies, including mass deportation.

Food Insecurity in Houston and Harris County

About 2 in 5 Houston and Harris County households are food insecure, nearly three times the national average.

Getting Back to Normal After Extreme Weather: Houston-Area Residents’ Recovery Following Hurricane Beryl and Other Major Storms of 2024

This study examines the short- and long-term recovery of Houston-area residents following Hurricane Beryl and other severe weather events occuring between April and July 2024.