The affordability gap in Harris County has increased by 275% since 2018, with the median home price rising from $220,000 to $315,000. Most households in the area cannot earn $100,000 per year. Houston has smaller affordability gaps compared to other cities like Dallas, Austin, Chicago, and Atlanta. There is a shortage of affordable housing in Harris County, leading residents to move to neighboring counties like Fort Bend and Montgomery. Homeownership in these counties is becoming more diverse, with an increase in Hispanic and Black homeowners from 2010-22.