The Town FilesWestwood Shores, Texas
Community in Trinity County · population 1,239 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,900
- Household income
- $46,198
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 61.7
Westwood Shores is a community of 1,239 people in Trinity County, Texas. The median home is worth $165,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Texas towns, quieter than 95% of Texas towns, hipper than 82% of Texas towns.
How Westwood Shores 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 Westwood Shores is worth $165,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $46,198, which is more affordable than 25% of Texas towns. 90.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Westwood Shores | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $46,198 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 90.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Westwood Shores
| People | Westwood Shores | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 45.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 17.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 43.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Westwood Shores
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 41.2°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 19 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westwood Shores since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on January 1, 1999 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 18, 2020.
Severe weather in Trinity County since 1996
Trinity County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 Trinity County
Trinity County had 2,355 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,603 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Westwood Shores itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Towns near Westwood Shores
- Trinity, TX2.8 mi · 2,343 people · home $94,500
- Riverside, TX7.4 mi · 522 people · home $165,600
- Groveton, TX14.5 mi · 918 people · home $74,000
- Point Blank, TX14.7 mi · 643 people · home $191,400
- Lovelady, TX15.0 mi · 570 people · home $126,800
- Onalaska, TX15.0 mi · 3,020 people · home $165,800
- Cedar Point, TX17.5 mi · 851 people · home $250,400
- Huntsville, TX21.2 mi · 45,941 people · home $236,600
Westwood Shores questions
Is Westwood Shores, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Westwood Shores scores better for retirees than 98% of Texas towns and quieter than 95%. 45.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.7).
How much does a house cost in Westwood Shores?
The median owner-occupied home in Westwood Shores is valued at $165,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,198, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Westwood Shores?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 41.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Westwood Shores get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westwood Shores since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on January 1, 1999. 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)