Lead Paint Risk in Houston, TX

48.3%Pre-1978 Housing

493,937Pre-1978 Units

1,023,112Total Housing Units

ElevatedRisk Level

How Houston Compares

Houston

48.3%!<(MISSING)/span>

Texas

34.4%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Houston Residents

Houston has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (48.3%). A significant portion of homes predate the lead paint ban. If your home was built before 1978, consider having it tested for lead paint.

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