Kinder Foundation

For 45 years, the Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, has helped document how the Houston region continues to evolve.

The latest Kinder Houston Area Survey offers important insight into the experiences, concerns and priorities shaping life across the region today. Read more in the post below:

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2026 Results | Kinder Institute for Urban Research According to the 45th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, residents are feeling more discouraged as they face slowing job growth and ever-present environmental threats. As national divisions rise, the region’s social cohesion and perceptions of others’ beliefs demonstrate the potential for progre...