Population 70,930 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westchase
Household size in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Westchase run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.29 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west.
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 Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.9 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.2 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.2, Westchase is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has crept up from 33.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
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 Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Westchase (16.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Westchase
Renters in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.2% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.7% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 78.5% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Westchase rent: 78.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 49.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Westchase than nationally: 12.6%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 6.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The typical home in Westchase was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the wider Houston area, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $789 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $832 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,004 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,302 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$513 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Westchase runs $1,302 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $513 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Westchase
Bachelor's degrees in Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.8% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Westchase as nationally: 32.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Houston area overall (35.9%). The share with a degree has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.9% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.3% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.3% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.7% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Westchase never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Westchase
| Period | Westchase | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Westchase runs well above the national rate: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.1 points, 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).
Westchase compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchase | 2.46 | 34.2 | 16.3% | 78.5% | 12.6% | 1983 | $1,302 | 32.8% | 73.7% | 8.5% |
| Greater Memorial | 2.43 | 44.0 | 5.5% | 41.2% | 13.0% | 1982 | $1,867 | 74.2% | 97.8% | 3.9% |
| Galleria-Uptown | 2.02 | 39.2 | 9.2% | 69.2% | 14.5% | 1986 | $1,624 | 57.8% | 88.5% | 6.2% |
| West Houston | 2.39 | 36.9 | 13.1% | 60.1% | 13.5% | 1987 | $1,693 | 55.4% | 94.0% | 6.6% |
| Sugarland | 3.06 | 35.6 | 17.6% | 57.1% | 9.5% | 1982 | $1,396 | 20.6% | 72.8% | 8.3% |
| Brays Oaks | 2.66 | 36.0 | 20.5% | 76.0% | 10.5% | 1981 | $1,231 | 25.5% | 65.6% | 9.1% |
| Meyerland | 2.63 | 37.8 | 15.6% | 50.6% | 10.1% | 1971 | $1,625 | 42.2% | 83.5% | 6.1% |
| Eldridge-West Oaks | 2.36 | 34.5 | 13.0% | 73.8% | 14.2% | 1999 | $1,521 | 44.1% | 91.8% | 5.4% |
| Spring Branch | 2.95 | 34.5 | 19.2% | 53.0% | 9.1% | 1982 | $1,491 | 32.3% | 72.6% | 5.7% |
| West University | 2.48 | 39.5 | 5.1% | 45.1% | 7.7% | 1994 | $2,310 | 83.9% | 98.3% | 4.2% |
| Energy Corridor | 2.24 | 32.3 | 8.3% | 80.5% | 9.2% | 1996 | $1,561 | 48.6% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Galleria-Uptown, Houston, TX · Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA · East Village, Manhattan, NY · Sunnyside, Queens, NY · Greater Hilltop, Columbus, OH · Logan Square, Chicago, IL · Midtown, Manhattan, NY · Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA · Morris Heights, Bronx, NY · Northeast, Virginia Beach, VA
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 Westchase. 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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