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West University Place, Texas houses and real estate market data.
Houses in West University Place, TX (Harris County) — Census median home value $1,406,600, county listing prices down about 4.3% over the past year. Market data for West University Place houses and the broader area.
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West University Place, TX is in Harris County, Texas — this guide covers houses in West University Place and the whole local market: 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 houses at a median value of $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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Market overview
West University Place housing market
West University Place is in Harris County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in West University Place and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,406,600
Population (Census ACS)
14,907
Median household income
$250,001
County price trend (2025)
0.62% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
West University Place market snapshot
Population
14,907
County
Harris County
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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Census & home facts
West University Place data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
14,907
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,406,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$250,001
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$3,000
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.62%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$335,000
Census place type
city
County
Harris County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.00 sq mi
Census GEOID
4877956
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
HOUSTON ISD — 274 schools, 189,934 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Harris addresses may be served by HOUSTON ISD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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What are houses worth in West University Place, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in West University Place at $1,406,600. Harris County's current median listing price runs $335,000, down about 4.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in West University Place, TX?
For owner-occupied houses in West University Place, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,406,600. Active listing prices in Harris County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in West University Place, TX?
West University Place houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Harris County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
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.
What school district serves West University Place, TX?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest HOUSTON ISD for many West University Place addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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