Housing

Kinder Institute Luncheon 2026

Join civic leaders, community members and researchers for a first look at the Kinder Houston Area Survey, one of the nation's longest-running studies of a metropolitan area.

Left in the cold: These Houston residents report lack of safe, reliable heating in winter

Early results from a Kinder Institute survey show 12% of Harris County residents don’t have safe, reliable heat at home.

Are corporate buyers hogging single-family homes in Harris County? Here’s what the data shows.

A Kinder Institute analysis shows nine large companies own about 1% of single-family homes in Harris County.

Urban Edge’s most-read stories in 2025: Public housing, population growth articles top the list

These seven Urban Edge articles garnered the most reader interest in a busy year for Houston.

Houston’s committee for enforcing apartment standards sits dormant. Will City Council revive it?

Shoddy AC, pesky cockroaches, thin insulation: Study gives early insight into common Houston housing issues

Despite glut of existing homes for sale, Houston leads nation in new-home permitting

Abandoned properties are making Houston hotter. Could these changes turn down the heat?

Houston reports fewest available beds in 20-plus years as unsheltered homelessness rises

FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US

New research and maps show most people with homes in flood-prone areas sell their properties instead of taking a federal buyout.

Hurricane Beryl remains a disruptive force for some Harris County residents, survey shows

‘Just stuck out here’: Bus riders simmer under sun in Houston’s hottest neighborhoods

Harris County residents routinely wait for buses under the scorching sun with no shelter, a burden that impacts health and habits, according to Kinder Institute research.

Federal disaster aid is coming to Houston. Why most property owners will get left out.

Help could soon arrive for Houstonians with property damaged in last year’s two major storms — though not enough to cover even half of the still-needed repairs.

How much is homeowners insurance in Harris County? See average rates in your neighborhood.

Homeowners across Harris County are paying significantly more in property insurance premiums than in years past, adding to the financial strain on residents struggling with housing costs.

What ‘Home’ Means to Residents in the Houston Area

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