What are the schools like in Channelview, TX?

Channelview is served primarily by CHANNELVIEW ISD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Channelview?

The median household income in Channelview, TX is $64,011 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Channelview, TX?

Channelview has an average high temperature of 62.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches.

Channelview, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Channelview, TX affordable or expensive?

Channelview's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Channelview is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $168,200 and the median rent is $1,118 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Channelview, TX?

Channelview has a violent crime rate of 798.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3423.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Channelview, TX a Good Place to Live?

Channelview is a small city of 43,204 in Texas, with a median household income of $64,011 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Channelview stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Channelview is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Channelview city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Channelview's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Channelview costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Channelview, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$168,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,118	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,011	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Channelview's violent crime rate is 798.6 per 100,000 residents — 110% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

798.6 /100k

Property Crime

3423.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Channelview is served primarily by CHANNELVIEW ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Channelview, TX	National Avg
School District	CHANNELVIEW ISD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Channelview sees average highs of 62.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 57.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Channelview, TX
Average High — January	62.8°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	57.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Channelview, TX	National Avg
Population	43,204	—
Median Age	28.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	39.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.2%	22.2%
65 and over	8.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Channelview

Channelview, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77530

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Channelview, TX affordable or expensive?

Channelview's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Channelview roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $168,200 and median rent is $1,118/month.

What is the crime rate in Channelview, TX?

Channelview's violent crime rate is 798.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3423.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Channelview?

Public schools in Channelview are operated by CHANNELVIEW ISD. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Channelview, TX a good place to live?

Channelview, TX has a population of 43,204, a median household income of $64,011, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Channelview?

Channelview averages 62.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Channelview?

Channelview, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77530.

What is the population of Channelview?

The population of Channelview, Texas is 43,204 with a median age of 28.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Channelview?

Key numbers for living in Channelview: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $168,200, median household income $64,011, crime index 191 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Channelview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.