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West University Place, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
14,907
Population
7,454/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$143,437 per capita
$1,406,600
Home Value
$1,155,177 Zillow
$3,000
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
38
Violent Crime/100K
784 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$1,406,600 home value, $3,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
90.5% bachelor's degree or higher
West University Place has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,454/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7154°N, 95.4316°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harris County County |
| Nearest Airport | William P Hobby (HOU) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0398 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in |
West University Place has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (2.7").