Hurricane Beryl: Community Response and Resilience
RESEARCH :
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
RESEARCH :
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
RESEARCH :
This snapshot explores the ways in which area residents conceptualize "home."
Houston Residents and Their Pets
RESEARCH :
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
RESEARCH :
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.
INITIATIVE :
The Kinder Institute for Urban Research and United Way of Greater Houston's Coffee & Quality Case Study program works with designated United Way organizations to 1) identify ways to build and bolster the organization's current data-collecting practices, 2) use data to understand and improve program outcomes, and 3) elevate generalizable insights that can support the work of other nonprofits.
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2025 Results
RESEARCH :
Houston continues to grow — economically, demographically and culturally.
RESEARCH :
This research study examines the current levels of both perceived and actual disaster preparedness among Houston and Harris County residents, as well as contextual and sociocognitive predictors of each.
Financial Knowledge, Banking, and Fintech in Houston and Harris County
RESEARCH :
This snapshot explores Houston-area residents' self-reported financial knowledge, use of banks and use of more modern financial technology applications.
89th Texas Legislative Session: Priorities and Policy Views
RESEARCH :
This survey snapshot examines the top priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature among residents across the Greater Houston area, including Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties.
2024 Storm Impacts in Houston and Harris County: A Descriptive Overview
RESEARCH :
This brief provides an overview of the cumulative impact extreme weather had on Houston and Harris County residents from late April to early July.
Housing Affordability and Instability
RESEARCH :
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
RESEARCH :
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.
Coffee & Quality Case Study #2: Alexander Jewish Family Service
RESEARCH :
The second Coffee & Quality Case Study focused on Alexander Jewish Family Service, a social service nonprofit working with individuals of all ages located in southwest Houston.
Voting Intention and Election Concerns in Advance of the 2024 U.S. General Election
RESEARCH :
This study explores people’s intention to vote in the 2024 U.S. general election.
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