Kinder Houston Area Survey

Within Houston's Diversity, A Complicated Story Still Being Told

Surveys offer insights into how experiences within one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the country vary depending on background.

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2017 Results

36th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey

Turns Out Houstonians Really Like Living in Houston

More than two-thirds of residents say even if they could move anywhere else, they'd still choose Space City as their home.

Despite Drop In Oil Prices, Houstonians Are Unflinchingly Optimistic About Economy

Almost two-thirds of residents give the local job market a positive rating, even though the Houston area's unemployment rate exceeds the U.S. average.

Houston Has Long Been A Car City. Today, Residents Are Seeking Something Else.

More than half of survey respondents say they'd prefer to live in a mixed-use area rather than a community dominated by single-family homes.

Millennials Driving Increasing Acceptance of Immigrants In Houston

Houston's attitude towards immigrants is shifting, but it's not because people are changing their minds. It's because millennials are taking over.

Survey Results Show Houstonians Feel Safer Than Ever Before

Just 18 percent of residents surveyed say they’re “very worried” that they or a family member could become a violent crime victim, marking a record low.

Houston Residents Increasingly Believe Post-High School Education Is Unnecessary

Today, just 54 percent of area residents say education beyond high school is needed to be successful.

How Houston Immigrants -- And Their Kids -- View Relationships

A study looks at attitudes around interracial dating, same sex marriage and working mothers in Houston's diverse communities.

Houston Study Reveals Fault Lines of Immigration Debate

City-dwellers and suburbanites alike were growing more accepting of immigration, but when asked about resources, clear divisions emerged.

The Texas Demographic Revolution: Why Education Matters More Today Than Ever Before

During most of the last century, Texans didn’t need much education to strike it rich. That's changed.

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2016 Results

35th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey

Greater Houston is Becoming Increasingly Democratic, and Other Highlights From Our 2016 Survey

Harris County is increasingly Democrat, secular, and tolerant. Read the highlights of this year's Kinder Houston Area Survey.

In Houston, the Land of Megachurches, Religious Service Attendance Declines

The percentage of residents who regularly attend religious services is declining, mirroring national trends.

Houston Policymakers -- and Residents -- Giving Criminal Justice Reform a Boost

Support for change grows as officials look to reduce jail population and address racial disparities.