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Crosby, TX
Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas.
Population
4,617
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,073
ZIP codes
0
Crosby and its ZIP codes
Crosby at a glance
- Crosby is about 18 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,241, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,700 (20% below Texas) and median rent is $1,223 a month.
Local data for Crosby, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crosby, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,241
Poverty rate
36.8%
Median home value
$226,700
Median rent
$1,223/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
28.7
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,525), Honduran Americans (529), French Americans (340).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Crosby.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,491
2,458,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26B
FY 2026, $5,489 per person
How people get to work
Crosby, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crosby, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,636
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206,279
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
64.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crosby, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.7%
U.S. 11.1% +10.6 pts
Cities near Crosby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarrettCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 6.4 |
| SheldonCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.5 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4.9 |
| AtascocitaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 23.9 |
| ChannelviewCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 14.4 |
| DaytonCity | 11 mi | 30.7 |
| Mont BelvieuCity | 11 mi | 17.8 |
| CloverleafCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| BaytownCity | 13 mi | 40.5 |
| HumbleCity | 13 mi | 9.9 |
| Old River-WinfreeCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Jacinto CityCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Deer ParkCity | 15 mi | 10.5 |
| CoveCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Galena ParkCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| La PorteCity | 17 mi | 18.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crosby, TX in?
- Crosby is in Harris County, Texas.
- What is the population of Crosby, TX?
- About 4,617 people live in Crosby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crosby?
- Nearby places include Barrett (3.6 mi), Sheldon (5.5 mi), Highlands (7.3 mi), Atascocita (9.3 mi), Channelview (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023