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West University Place, Texas real estate market data.
Real estate market data for West University Place, TX (Harris County) — Census median home value $1,406,600, county listing prices down about 4.3% over the past year.
West University Place, TX is in Harris County, Texas — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 14,907, with a median household income of $250,001. Census data puts West University Place's median home value at $1,406,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Harris County's current median listing price runs $335,000, down about 4.3% over the past year.
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West University Place market snapshot
Population
14,907
Median Household Income
$250,001
Median Home Value (city)
$1,406,600
Median Listing Price (Harris County)
$335,000
Median Gross Rent
$3,000/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts West University Place's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,406,600. Separately, Harris County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $335,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Harris County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.62% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
West University Place has an estimated population of 14,907 and a median household income of $250,001, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
West University Place's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in West University Place, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts West University Place's median home value at $1,406,600. Harris County's current median listing price runs $335,000, down about 4.3% over the past year.
What is the population of West University Place, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts West University Place's population at approximately 14,907.
What's the median rent in West University Place, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in West University Place at approximately $3,000 per month.
What is the median household income in West University Place, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in West University Place at approximately $250,001.
Is the West University Place housing market growing?
Harris County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.62% annual change in 2025.
Is West University Place, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts West University Place's median home value at about 5.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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