Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2017 Results
36th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey

Sense of Achievement, Belonging and Connectedness
Findings from this study highlight the importance of relationships and social connections in influencing people’s life satisfaction, sense of purpose, and self-efficacy.
Attitudes Toward Mass Deportation and Immigration Policy Preferences
Nearly 10,000 residents were surveyed regarding their preferences for various immigration policies, including mass deportation.
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Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2017 Results
36th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey
This report analyzes the impact of pre-kindergarten on school readiness using longitudinal data.
Consolidation or Collaboration? Common Solutions to Reduce Overlapping Services in Local Government
A report framing the issue of overlapping services within the Houston area.
Taking Stock: Housing Trends in the Houston Area
A report analyzing housing trends in the Houston metropolitan area.
Houston and Harris County Housing Conversation
A summary of a stakeholder conversation on housing issues held in February, 2017.
Streetlights in the City: Understanding the Distribution of Houston Streetlights
This reports documents and analyzes the location of streetlights in Houston.
Social Capital, Race, and Magnet School Attendance
This report looks at the interaction between race, social capital and magnet school attendance.
Building Stronger Suburbs: Adaptability and Resilience Best Practices From Suburban Houston
A report on how suburbs can adapt to modern challenges and opportunities.
Disparate City: Understanding Rising Levels of Concentrated Poverty and Affluence in Greater Houston
This report examines the clustering of poverty and the uneven distribution of economic circumstances across Greater Houston.
This report attempts to assess and map the Opportunity Youth and Young Adult population as well outline strategies for success for educators, service providers and employers looking to prevent and combat disengagement.
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