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West University Place
  • Suburb of Houston, TX
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Suburb
Houston

West University Place

#6 in Best Suburbs to Live in Houston Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    West University Place is a suburb of Houston with a population of 14,975. West University Place is in Harris County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in West University Place offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In West University Place there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in West University Place and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in West University Place are above average.
    About West University Place...
    Population
    14,975
    Suburb of
    Houston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,192,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $3,330
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      7%
    • Own
      93%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      31.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      140.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      732.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      57.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      55%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      7%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      1%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in West University Place

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $250,001
    National
    $69,021
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