Income Needed for Middle-Class Life in Houston, 2026

Study says Houston middle class range is $42,907 to $128,722 in 2026.
Vs 2025, minimum threshold ↑$1,153 yearly; upper bound ↑$3,448.
Houston household median income in 2024 was $64,361, per the study.
Report notes “middle class” often implies home ownership, kids, savings, and occasional splurges or vacations.
Texas statewide 2026 middle class range: $53,147 to $159,442; 2024 median income $79,721.