Research

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.

Fort Bend County Community Health Assessment

This report describes the current state of health and other community needs in Fort Bend County.

Hurricane Beryl: Community Response and Resilience

This snapshot looks at early recovery efforts and feelings of resilience among Houston and Harris County residents after Hurricane Beryl.

Storm Preparedness: Actions of Houston-Area Residents Ahead of Hurricane Beryl

This brief provides a descriptive overview of disaster preparedness ahead of and during the 2024 hurricane season.

What ‘Home’ Means to Residents in the Houston Area

This snapshot explores the ways in which area residents conceptualize "home."

The 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston

The 2025 State of Housing report highlights Harris County and Houston’s intersecting challenges around affordability, flooding, extreme heat, poor air quality, insufficient housing stock, and the rising cost of insurance to protect households from these vulnerabilities.

Parental Perspectives and Experiences From HISD's Parent University

This study looks at how parent participants feel about HISD's Parent University program and if it has motivated parental engagement and advocacy in the district.

Houston Residents and Their Pets

This brief takes a closer look at who has pets in Houston and Harris County and the self-reported benefits that come with having them.

Coffee & Quality Case Study #3: Wesley Community Center

This third Coffee & Quality case study focuses on Wesley Community Center, a social service agency that supports individuals in the Near Northside and broader Houston community. The study seeks to understand the impact of Wesley's programs, including identifying those most effective in helping families achieve financial stability.