Living in Alief
Alief is a large place in Texas, United States, home to 98,725 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 27%, #1,957 of 7,271), business owners (top 36%, #4,295 of 12,111), early retirees (top 42%, #4,481 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Alief
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- It is part of Greater Houston, 28 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 14 min and sets around 0:28; in late June it sets around 3:26.
How Alief ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 34 | #9,615 of 11,898 | #353 of 610 | Map |
| Low-income household | 40 | #4,522 of 9,771 | #290 of 564 | Map |
| Low-income family | 31 | #6,758 of 8,006 | #318 of 386 | Map |
| Single parent | 34 | #5,362 of 6,237 | #240 of 295 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,412 of 9,474 | #143 of 471 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #6,351 of 9,474 | #155 of 471 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,481 of 10,762 | #105 of 635 | Map |
| Single professional | 57 | #2,139 of 4,537 | #74 of 261 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #2,174 of 4,444 | #74 of 250 | Map |
| DINKS | 60 | #1,920 of 3,053 | #74 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,957 of 7,271 | #90 of 408 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #3,457 of 6,227 | #138 of 400 | Map |
| Car-free household | 59 | #1,741 of 3,933 | #70 of 223 | Map |
| Student | 54 | #1,827 of 2,119 | #67 of 92 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #3,924 of 8,006 | #279 of 386 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #7,245 of 12,111 | #495 of 721 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #1,914 of 4,114 | #59 of 231 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #3,282 of 7,271 | #89 of 408 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #7,140 of 9,474 | #158 of 471 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #17,021 of 18,063 | #1018 of 1087 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #15,936 of 16,523 | #898 of 1007 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 20 | #15,876 of 18,063 | #989 of 1087 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #4,122 of 16,523 | #80 of 1007 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #3,081 of 21,167 | #81 of 1260 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #7,454 of 12,111 | #206 of 721 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 61 | #4,295 of 12,111 | #161 of 721 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #2,101 of 4,750 | #72 of 270 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mission Bend 7 km
- Four Corners (Texas) 8 km
- Sugar Land 11 km
- Stafford (Texas) 11 km
- Missouri City 12 km
- Bellaire (Texas) 13 km
- New Territory 15 km
- West University Place 16 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.