At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$41,763 per capita
Home Value
$173,700
Zillow: $167,427
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
16.7% smoking rate
How Westwood Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westwood Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westwood Shores a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westwood Shores residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,763. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,166 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westwood Shores is $173,700 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,427. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 51.0% 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 1987.
Education
26.5% of adults in Westwood Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westwood Shores has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,561
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density485/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$41,763
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,148M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,700
Rent$1,069
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$167,427
Housing Units749
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation161 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute46 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Westwood Shores was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.