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West University Place, Texas
West University Place, city, in Harris County, Texas. West University Place had 15,158 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,955 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,982 (±38). GEOID 4877956.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,158
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,955 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,982 ±38
Median household income
$250,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$1,472,000
±$96,563 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
Texas: $1,403
Where is West University Place and what county is it in?
West University Place is a city in Harris County, Texas. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 7,463 residents per square mile in 2020.
West University Place is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West University Place, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,158 people lived in West University Place on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 14,955 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,982 (±38).
| Measure | West University Place | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,982 ±38 | 4,838,303 | −621 |
| Households | 5,157 ±229 | 1,757,164 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.91 ±0.13 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,362 ±258 | 1,917,790 | no clear change |
West University Place's population since 2000
From 14,211 in 2000 to 15,158 in 2025: up 6.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for West University Place as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in West University Place?
The median resident of West University Place is 41.2 years old; 30.8% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.5%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 12.7%. 16.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West University Place | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 ±1.6 | 34.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.8% ±2.4 pts | 25.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±2.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 51.2% ±3.2 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% ±2.6 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.5% ±3.9 pts | 26.6% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.7% ±2.4 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±2.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.7% ±3.6 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.4% ±4.1 pts | 45.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 4.3% ±1.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±1.6 pts | 20.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.2% ±0.6 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 90.4% ±2.9 pts | 34.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 58.5% ±4.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±3.4 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in West University Place earn?
Half of West University Place's 5,157 households earn less than $250,000 or more a year (), against $74,983 in Harris County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $250,000 or more in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $57,674 after inflation. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West University Place | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $250,000 or more | $74,983 | −$57,674 |
| Mean household income | $439,594 ±$49,530 | $111,429 | – |
| Per capita income | $151,767 ±$15,683 | $41,006 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 1.7% ±1.1 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% ±0.2 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.4% ±0.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in West University Place?
Owners occupy 93.3% of West University Place's occupied homes and renters 6.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,472,000 by its owner (±$96,563). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities.
| Measure | West University Place | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,472,000 ±$96,563 | $276,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,401 | +$720 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.4% ±22.6 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $2,155 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.3% ±2.6 pts | 54.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.7% ±2.6 pts | 45.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,362 ±258 | 1,917,790 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 95.5% ±2.5 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2% ±2.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.3% ±3.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is West University Place building?
Builders took permits for 48 new housing units in West University Place in 2025 (48 in single-family houses), 3.2 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in West University Place work and get to work?
65.5% of West University Place's workers drive alone and 23.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | West University Place | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4% ±2.9 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±3.2 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.5% ±6.1 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±3.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.4% ±4.5 pts | 12.9% | +14.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min ±2.1 | 29.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in West University Place?
3 census tracts lie mostly in West University Place (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $250,000 or more (Tract 4123) to $250,000 or more (Tract 4126).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4123Harris County | 6,959 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4124Harris County | 4,525 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4126Harris County | 3,850 | $250,000 or more |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in West University Place) · Census block assignment files
How does West University Place compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, West University Place is the 2,390th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 196th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
West University Place ranks 1st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 196th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 539th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th | 979 |
| Median household income | 1st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 7th | 978 |
| Median home value | 12th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 715th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th | 877 |
| Median age | 253rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 74th | 973 |
| Work from home | 94th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 804th | 976 |
West University Place's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare West University Place with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for West University Place?
15 of the 57 figures for West University Place on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for West University Place are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in West University Place.