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Webinar: 2026 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston

This year’s State of Housing report takes a deeper look at affordability — going beyond home prices to examine rental and ownership trends, demographic shifts and rising insurance costs. Experts will unpack key findings and their implications.

New FEMA map would add 200 square miles, 115K housing units to Harris County floodplains

A Kinder Institute analysis illustrates the scope of proposed changes to Harris County’s floodplain map.

When Floodplains Move: A Story of Harris County, TX

This StoryMap explores how FEMA’s revised floodplain maps are reshaping flood risk across Houston and Harris County, highlighting vulnerable communities and opportunities for targeted planning and mitigation.

Houston-Area Residents’ Connections to Previously Incarcerated Individuals

Half of Houston-area residents know someone who has been  incarcerated, though personal connections vary widely by neighborhood and race. 

Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults in Houston and Harris County

While most older Houstonians report good health, disparities exist based on race, ethnicity and income.

We asked 180 Houston advocates where to start on curbing food insecurity. Here’s what they said.

Houston-area advocates say collaboration, transportation and community engagement are key to reducing hunger.

Fewer babies, migrating families: The demographic trends reshaping Houston’s public schools

A new Kinder Institute analysis provides fresh perspective on how birth and household movement trends are impacting school enrollment across Houston.

District Demographic Change Dashboard

Explore population estimates, enrollment rates and other demographic indicators for each of the 68 school districts in the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Hurricane Beryl: Disruptions Nearly 18 Months After the Storm

While most of the Houston region had recovered from Hurricane Beryl, 6% of residents were still struggling nearly 18 months after the storm.

40% of Houston households are food-insecure. These key actions will help close the gap.

Deeper investment, clearer roles and community collaboration are needed, the Kinder Institute’s Luz Maria Garcini writes.

Anti-Asian discrimination persists in Houston, survey data shows

A Kinder Institute survey found 40% of Houston-area Asian residents had recently been victims or known victims of discrimination.

Changes in Attitudes and Personal Impacts of Mass Deportation

An estimated 750,000 Houston-area residents know someone detained and possibly deported in 2025.

An average life expectancy of 80? This Rice researcher says a ‘universal basic neighborhood’ can make it happen.

Kinder Institute co-founder Michael Emerson argues minimum neighborhood standards can boost life expectancy.

Asian American Community Study: Perspectives From the 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey

Houston’s diversity and affordability continue to attract Asian residents, but economic inequality persists.

Use of Predatory Lending Products in the Houston Area

About 1 in 5 Houston-area residents used a predatory lending product in the past year, often to cover basic needs.