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West University Place, TX
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West University Place, TX
At a Glance
How West University Place Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West University Place's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West University Place a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West University Place residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $143,437. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West University Place is $1,406,600 , 399% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,155,177. Median rent is $3,000/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
West University Place reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 784/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
90.5% of adults in West University Place hold a bachelor's degree or higher (169% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West University Place has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.