The Town FilesJersey Village, Texas
City in Harris County · population 7,921 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $346,900
- Household income
- $79,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 36.3
Jersey Village is a city of 7,921 people in Harris County, Texas. The median home is worth $346,900, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Texas towns, better transit than 99% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 94% of Texas towns.
How Jersey Village ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jersey Village is worth $346,900, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $79,750, which is more affordable than 12% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,458 a month. 45.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jersey Village | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,458 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $79,750 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 45.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Jersey Village
| People | Jersey Village | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.7% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Jersey Village
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.7°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 15 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jersey Village since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 5, 1986 about 8.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 24, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 80 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 20, 1983.
Severe weather in Harris County since 1996
Harris County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Harris County
Harris County had 2,445,972 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,554 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Jersey Village itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Jersey Village
26 public schools with 32,380 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLEIN FOREST H S | 9-12 | 3,453 | 14.2 |
| CY-FAIR H S | 9-12 | 3,412 | 15.2 |
| CYPRESS CREEK H S | 9-12 | 3,239 | 14.8 |
| CYPRESS FALLS H S | 9-12 | 2,989 | 14.5 |
| ARNOLD MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,378 | 13.9 |
| BLEYL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,365 | 15.3 |
| TRUITT MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,352 | 13.9 |
| WUNDERLICH INT | 6-8 | 1,226 | 12.0 |
| LABAY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,110 | 14.6 |
| MATZKE EL | PK-5 | 1,035 | 12.9 |
| ADAM EL | PK-5 | 986 | 13.5 |
| DANISH EL | PK-5 | 943 | 14.1 |
Towns near Jersey Village
- Spring Valley Village, TX8.4 mi · 4,229 people · home $1,156,700
- Bunker Hill Village, TX9.3 mi · 3,822 people · home $2,000,001
- Hunters Creek Village, TX9.6 mi · 4,385 people · home $2,000,001
- Piney Point Village, TX10.1 mi · 3,128 people · home $2,000,001
- Aldine, TX12.1 mi · 15,999 people · home $103,200
- Houston, TX13.5 mi · 2,304,580 people · home $277,800
- Tomball, TX14.2 mi · 12,341 people · home $364,300
- Mission Bend, TX14.8 mi · 36,914 people · home $233,800
Jersey Village questions
Is Jersey Village, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jersey Village scores better for retirees than 27% of Texas towns and quieter than 19%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Jersey Village?
The median owner-occupied home in Jersey Village is valued at $346,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,750, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,458 a month.
What is the weather like in Jersey Village?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Jersey Village get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jersey Village since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 5, 1986. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)