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
54
Violent Crime/100K
992 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$1,406,600 home value, $3,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
90.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
14,907
Census 2023
Population Density
7,454
per square mile
Land Area
2.0
square miles (5.2 km²)
Median Age
41.3 yrs
6% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 11.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
75.1%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
6.9%
Asian
11.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 19.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
79.2%
Spanish
19.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
16.0%
Veterans
4.0%
33% below US avg (6%)
Disability
4.6%
65% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.8%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.2%
74% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.497
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 14,907 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,454 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.9% |
| Female | 48.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
Language
| English Only | 79.2% |
| Spanish | 19.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 16.0% |
| Veterans | 4.0% |
| Disability | 4.6% |
| Health Insurance | 97.8% |
| Uninsured | 2.2% |
| Broadband Access | 99.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.497 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |