Greater Houston Community Panel

Housing Affordability and Instability

Houston-area residents were asked how difficult it was in the past 12 months to afford housing costs, and if certain factors contributed to the difficulty they experienced

Beyond Dollars and Cents: Exploring Budgeting, Saving, and Financial Security in the Houston Area

This study explores Harris County residents’ financial security, looking at their budgeting and saving practices, barriers people face to budgeting and saving, and how these practices relate to someone being able to withstand economic shocks.

Mental Health and Well-Being of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Residents in the Houston Area

This series of briefs provides a demographic snapshot of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals in the Houston area and looks at how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted their mental health and well-being. The series also explores mental health care service use and barriers to utilization.

Houston and Harris County Residents’ Experiences With Perceived Crimes and Incidents Motivated by Bias and Prejudice

This study aims to understand area residents’ experiences of incidents and crimes they believe to be motivated by bias or prejudice.

Housing Repair Needs Reported by Residents of Houston and Harris County

The Kinder Institute surveyed Houston and Harris County residents in targeted neighborhoods about the condition of their homes and neighborhoods.

Is There Support for a Houston Independent School District Bond?

This study seeks to understand public support for education bonds among residents who live in the Houston Independent School District.

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2024 Results

The 43rd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey provides an unparalleled look at current conditions in the region as well as the “Houston of Tomorrow.”

Housing Quality Registry

Working with community organizations, the Kinder Institute is engaged in an effort to survey residents in targeted neighborhoods about the condition of their homes and neighborhoods.

Asian American Community Study

This comprehensive study focusing on the Asian American community includes surveys and other data sources to learn more about their experiences, attitudes and perceptions.

Election 2023: Overview of Residents’ Policy Preferences

This study surveyed Houston residents about their views on a variety of policy and budgetary solutions related to crime, infrastructure and housing challenges.

Could parks be a panacea for what ails Houston? Here’s what the research says

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, urban parks and greenspace provided welcome respite and recreation when people had to spend a lot of time indoors. That renewed appreciation for parks confirmed what many researchers have been pointing out for decades: They provide cities huge benefits for public health, the environment and the economy.

Houston: Let's find the path toward better parks and greenspace for every neighborhood

A new report from the Kinder Institute for Urban Research makes clear that Houston’s city parks are woefully underfunded. Of the 13 U.S. cities with populations over 1 million, Houston ranks last in city spending for its parks department.

Funding Houston's Parks and Greenspace

This report explores parks and greenspace funding in the Houston area.

Election 2023: Priorities and Concerns of Houston Residents

This report identifies the city's current challenges and opportunities and what issues residents would like to see the next mayor address.

Election 2023 Survey

This report identifies the city's current challenges and opportunities and what issues residents would like to see the next mayor address.