Population 15,069 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in West University Place
| Period | West University Place | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in West University Place are large by national standards, averaging 2.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.86, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West University Place
| Period | West University Place | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of West University Place is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast. West University Place is older than the great majority of Texas cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West University Place
| Period | West University Place | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.4% of households in West University Place, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West University Place
Renters in West University Place
| Period | West University Place | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.7% of households in West University Place rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (45.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.0 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West University Place
| Period | West University Place | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in West University Place than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West University Place
| Period | West University Place | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
West University Place has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are older than in the Houston area overall, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West University Place
| Period | West University Place | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,792 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,940 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,328 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,883 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,091 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West University Place costs $2,883 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,091 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 23.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only six of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West University Place
Bachelor's degrees in West University Place
| Period | West University Place | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.6% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 88.4% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 86.8% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in West University Place: 88.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. West University Place has the highest share of college graduates of any Texas city with 5,000+ people.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West University Place
| Period | West University Place | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.1% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.1% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.0% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.3% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in West University Place: 99.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. West University Place has the highest share of high school graduates of any Texas city with 5,000+ people.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West University Place
| Period | West University Place | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in West University Place is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West University Place compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West University Place | 2.94 | 41.7 | 3.4% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 1988 | $2,883 | 88.9% | 99.3% | 5.6% |
| Southside Place | 2.47 | 38.4 | 5.8% | 47.4% | 10.0% | 2011 | $1,856 | 87.5% | 98.3% | 5.4% |
| Bellaire | 2.70 | 41.5 | 3.8% | 21.7% | 8.5% | 1996 | $2,357 | 80.8% | 99.0% | 3.8% |
| Houston area | 2.91 | 36.4 | 13.5% | 38.8% | 8.6% | 1993 | $1,649 | 35.9% | 84.8% | 6.2% |
| Hunters Creek Village | 2.87 | 47.9 | 3.4% | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1981 | $1,767 | 86.1% | 97.7% | 4.8% |
| Piney Point Village | 2.19 | 47.9 | 3.3% | 45.8% | 13.8% | 1988 | $1,731 | 68.9% | 98.7% | 7.7% |
| Hilshire Village | 3.31 | 42.7 | 7.9% | 4.1% | 4.9% | 1983 | $3,501 | 82.1% | 97.7% | 6.0% |
| Spring Valley | 3.33 | 40.9 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 7.7% | 1984 | $2,896 | 86.6% | 98.2% | 2.7% |
| Hedwig Village | 2.55 | 42.3 | 3.2% | 30.9% | 16.6% | 1973 | $1,543 | 74.8% | 98.7% | 6.1% |
| Bunker Hill Village | 3.02 | 46.2 | 5.8% | 3.5% | 5.0% | 1984 | $1,775 | 83.9% | 96.7% | 1.9% |
| Spring Valley Village | 3.13 | 32.3 | 10.8% | 28.9% | 15.4% | 1993 | $1,645 | 63.6% | 89.9% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West University Place. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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