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Aldine, TX

Aldine is a census-designated place (CDP) in unincorporated central Harris County, Texas, United States, located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Houston. The population was 15,999 at the 2020 census. The community is located on the Hardy Toll Road, Union Pacific Railroad, and Farm to Market Road 525. The Aldine area is near Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the second-largest aviation facility in Texas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.92 square miles (20.50 km2), of which 7.90 square miles (20.46 km2) is land and 0.019 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.22%, is water.

Aldine, built on the International-Great Northern Railroad, was named after a local farm family. A post office operated in Aldine from 1896 to 1935; after 1935, mail was delivered from Houston. In 1914 Aldine included two general stores, a fig preserver, several poultry breeders, and several dairymen. The population briefly reached 100 in 1925. In the 1930s and 1940s, the population decreased to between thirty and forty residents. The Aldine Independent School District was integrated by federal order in 1965. Aldine, with renewed population growth in the 1970s, had 12,623 residents in 1986 and 11,133 residents in 1990. 

Over 60% of the houses in the Aldine area were damaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. In September 2018 the Houston Chronicle wrote that the people there were "still recovering".

Aldine places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its residents, with a range of health and wellness initiatives and facilities. The Aldine Health Center, operated by Harris County Public Health, serves as a central hub for healthcare services, ensuring accessibility for the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Aldine Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Aldine-Greenspoint YMCA and Aldine Warehouse Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Aldine, such as Keith-Wiess Park and CityView Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Aldine, TX include Lucky Land, The National Museum of Funeral History, Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve. 

Population: 15,999 (2020). ZIP Code: 77060. Area: 7.92 sq mi (20.50 km2). Elevation: 22m. Area Code: 713.    

FAQs

Is Aldine, TX a good place to live?

Living in Aldine offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Aldine, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Aldine and residents tend to lean liberal.

Is Aldine, TX expensive?

The median home price in Aldine is $240,000 with a median price per sqft of $148. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Aldine to be 83% of the national average. This makes it an average US city.

What are the demographics of Aldine, TX?

Aldine, TX is home to a population of 15.9k people, of which 67.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 41.8% of Aldine, TX residents were born outside of the country (6.64k people). In 2021, there were 2.78 times more White (Hispanic) residents (9.09k people) in Aldine, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.27k Other (Hispanic) and 1.75k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia 

Harris County

Aldine Health Center

Harris County Public Health

Aldine Parks and Recreation Department

Aldine-Greenspoint YMCA 

Aldine Warehouse Gym

Keith-Wiess Park

CityView Park

Lucky Land

The National Museum of Funeral History

Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve

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