Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
20%
West University Place
West University Place, TX Area Guide
This namesake city shapes the perfect balance of suburban and urban living
Upscale
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Great Location
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Shopping
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Close-Knit
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Suburb
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West University Place, also known as West University or West U, is an upscale Houston suburb that feels like a small-town neighborhood with a close-knit community but has easy access to big-city amenities. West University is located directly south of lavish Greenway/Upper Kirby and to the west of Rice University and the Texas Medical Center. This central location allows residents incredibly easy access to major Houston hotspots including the Hermann Park, Houston Zoo, and the Galleria, a massive mall with designer stores and a skating rink. Although, West U residents certainly travel into Houston for dining, there is also an abundance of restaurants in the area. Between University Boulevard and Tangley Street, locals indulge in a variety of trendy, diverse eateries serving up everything from bubble tea to crepes to cheeseburgers. Extensive amenities is certainly a major draw for students and young professionals, but renters who have families fall in love with elements of suburbia present in West U as well. Filled with large, impressive homes and luxe apartments, West U is an award-winning city known for its incredibly safe neighborhoods and access to high-performing schools. Rent in West U if you want to enjoy the perfect balance of suburbia and urban living.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$238,574
Average: $227,970
Education
8,903
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,668
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West University Place has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
59%
Other Education
41%
Getting Around
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Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Houston Maritime Museum
- Lowrey Arboretum
- Nature Discovery Center
- Houston Zoo
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- William P Hobby
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.