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A borough of 1,313 people in Pennsylvania
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About Houston

Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1901Established
1,172Population
0.4 sq miArea
994 ftElevation

Houston is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,165 at the 2020 census. Students in Houston and neighboring Chartiers Township attend school in the Chartiers-Houston School District.

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ZIP code15342
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Housing in Houston

$263K▲ 2.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Houston home is worth about $263,000, up 2.7% in a year, 10% below the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 2 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Houston's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Houston 0
Pennsylvania 2.8
U.S. 3.9
Property crime per 1,000
Houston 0
Pennsylvania 16.1
U.S. 19.5
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