Living in West University Place, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West University Place · Census data 2020–2024
West University Place has 14,982 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $250,001 (219% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $1,472,000, the median rent is $3,501/month.
West University Place at a glance
- Population
- 14,982
- Median age
- 41.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $1,472,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 90.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is West University Place a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 219% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 419% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in West University Place
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West University Place the median home value is $1,472,000, 342% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
West University Place median household income
The median household income in West University Place is $250,001 and the income per person is $151,767. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in West University Place: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,362
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.91
West University Place demographics
- Population
- 14,982
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 5,157
- Foreign-born
- 16.7%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West University Place ›
Education in West University Place
90.4% of adults 25 and older in West University Place have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 58.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West University Place
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.4%
West University Place vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West University Place | 14,982 | $250,001 | $1,472,000 | $3,501 |
| Southside Place | 1,706 | $162,885 | $1,699,100 | $1,856 |
| Bellaire | 17,206 | $244,015 | $1,037,500 | $2,672 |
| Houston | 2,328,253 | $64,813 | $277,800 | $1,361 |
| Hunters Creek Village | 4,390 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Piney Point Village | 3,097 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Hilshire Village | 1,220 | $250,001 | $1,086,700 | $3,501 |
| Spring Valley Village | 4,290 | $245,208 | $1,156,700 | $2,708 |
| Hedwig Village | 2,291 | $223,750 | $1,702,700 | $1,558 |
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What is the median household income in West University Place, TX?
The median household income in West University Place is $250,001, 219% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West University Place?
The median home value in West University Place is $1,472,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in West University Place?
The median gross rent in West University Place is $3,501 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is West University Place, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 219% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 419% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in West University Place?
The median age in West University Place is 41.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in West University Place?
The average commute to work in West University Place is 20 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West University Place?
The unemployment rate in West University Place is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West University Place?
90.4% of adults in West University Place have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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