The Town FilesWest University Place, Texas
City in Harris County · population 14,955 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,472,000
- Household income
- $250,001
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 63
- Median age
- 41.2
West University Place is a city of 14,955 people in Harris County, Texas. The median home is worth $1,472,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Texas towns, more upscale than 100% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 99% of Texas towns.
How West University Place ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West University Place is worth $1,472,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $250,001, which is more affordable than 3% of Texas towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 93.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | West University Place | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,472,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $250,001 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 93.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in West University Place
| People | West University Place | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 30.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.7% | — |
| Work from home | 23.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in West University Place
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 44.3°F. About 54.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
63 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West University Place since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 21, 1992 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 67 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 8, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 102 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 16, 2001.
Severe weather in Harris County since 1996
Harris County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Harris County
Harris County had 2,445,972 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,554 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in West University Place itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Towns near West University Place
- Bellaire, TX1.9 mi · 17,202 people · home $1,037,500
- Houston, TX5.5 mi · 2,304,580 people · home $277,800
- Hunters Creek Village, TX5.6 mi · 4,385 people · home $2,000,001
- Piney Point Village, TX5.8 mi · 3,128 people · home $2,000,001
- Spring Valley Village, TX6.7 mi · 4,229 people · home $1,156,700
- Bunker Hill Village, TX6.9 mi · 3,822 people · home $2,000,001
- Stafford, TX10.2 mi · 17,666 people · home $257,700
- Meadows Place, TX10.3 mi · 4,767 people · home $271,100
West University Place questions
Is West University Place, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West University Place scores better for retirees than 37% of Texas towns and quieter than 7%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in West University Place?
The median owner-occupied home in West University Place is valued at $1,472,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $250,001, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in West University Place?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 44.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does West University Place get tornadoes?
63 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West University Place since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 21, 1992. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)