Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tree House - Craft Coffee & Frozen Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Citiline Deli
Coffee Shop
Bubble Tea House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
District 7 Memorial
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kravin Fruit Bar
Coffee Shop
The Teahouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hangout Fruit Juices & Bites
Coffee Shop
Signature Cafe
Coffee Shop
Teaholic
Coffee Shop
Bambu
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Don Coleman Community Coliseum
Stadium
Darrell Tully Stadium
Stadium
Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum
Museum
Houston Audubon Society Museum
Museum
Crump Stadium
Stadium
Hastings High School Football Stadium
Stadium
Seismique
Museum
Studio Movie Grille
Cinema
ComedySportz Houston
Theatre Arts
Regal Edwards West Oaks Mall & RPX
Cinema
Food and Drink (54) D-
Big John's Ice House
Bar
Shipley Do-Nuts
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
The Bar Next Door
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
King's Head Pub
Bar
Smash Burger
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Smallcakes Cupcakery
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (8) F
Ashrod Building
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
The Little Gym
Gym
Aerobifit Fitness
Gym
the commons
Community Centre
Tracy Gee Community Center
Community Centre
Alief Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Chinese Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (14) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Chez Kobayashi Pastries
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Randalls
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Westheimer and Kirkwood H-E-B
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Vishala Grocery
Grocery Store
Afghan Bakery
Bakery
Randall's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Randalls
Grocery Store
Kolache Factory
Bakery
Rice Epicurean Market
Grocery Store
Snowflake Donuts
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Southern Maid Donuts
Bakery
Hong Kong Food Market
Grocery Store
Six Ping
Bakery
Randalls
Grocery Store
Parks (86) A+
Country Village Playground
Playground
Waldemar Park
Park
Christ Memorial Lutheran Church Playground
Playground
Ray Miller Park
Park
Beeler Memorial Pocket Park
Park
Nottingham Park
Park
Murray Park
Park
Energy Corridor Trailhead Park
Park
Nottingham West
Park
Thornwood II Playground
Playground
Molly Pryor Memorial Orchard
Park
Westchase District Park
Park
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Park
Mike Driscoll Park
Park
Energy Park
Park
Westwick Park
Park
Alief Amity Park
Park
Fiorenza Park West
Park
Fiorenza Park East
Park
Eldridge Stormwater Detention Basin and Park
Park
Bendwood Park
Park
Harris County Pocket Park
Park
Harwin Park
Park
Alief Community Park
Park
Anne Wilford Memorial Park
Park
Shops (44) F
Super K Food Store
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Blush Nail Spa
Beauty
Q Mart
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Snip-its Haircuts for Kids
Hairdresser
Palm Beach Tan
Beauty
Wynn Nails Spa
Beauty
European Wax Center
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Ann's Fine Gifts
Gift Shop
PINK nail lounge & boutique
Beauty
timewise
Convenience Store
Venetian Nail Design
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Hair & Nails
Hairdresser
Priya's Salon
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Maxim Nails & Spa
Beauty
A Cut Above Florals
Florist
Hallmark
Gift Shop
V's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Parkway Optical
Optician
PetSmart
Pets
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Rice (A+)

2. Greater Heights (A+)

3. Medical (A+)

4. Galleria-Uptown (A+)

5. West University (B+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in West Houston.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations F
Addicks Park & Ride
Bus Station
Westchase Park and Ride
Bus Station
Gessner Rd @ Westheimer Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Far North (A+)

2. East End (A+)

3. Rice (A+)

4. Montrose (A+)

5. Rice Military (A+)

cost of living B+

The cost of living in West Houston is 105/100 - which is 14% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Southwest (A+)

2. Pasadina (A+)

3. Northwest (A+)

4. Westchase (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

crime F

West Houston crime rates are 4,906 per 100k, which is 80% higher than Texas
Property Crime
4,238 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
668 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. West University (B-)

2. Midtown (D+)

3. Far Northeast (D)

4. Greater Memorial (F)

5. Pasadina (F)

employment A

The median income in West Houston is $79,271 - which is 45% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$79,271 A-
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Far Northeast (A+)

2. Montrose (A+)

3. Midtown (A+)

4. Medical (A)

5. West Houston (A)

health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (35)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Smart Spine and Joint
Doctor
Houston Fire Department Station 75
Fire Station
Memorial Dentists
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Randalls Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MedSpring Urgent Care
Clinic
First Choice Emergency Room
Clinic
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lifeline Urgent Care
Clinic
Houston Orthodontic Specialists
Dentist
GeeTee Dental Center
Dentist
Eldridge Urgent Care Family Medicine
Clinic
General Dentistry
Dentist
Premier Pain & Wellness
Clinic
Orthodontist
Dentist
Smile Image Dentists
Dentist
West Houston Medical Center
Hospital
Houston Police Department - Westside Command Station
Police
Nexus Children's Hospital
Hospital
Houston Fire Department Station 57
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
SignatureCare Emergency Center
Clinic
Westpark Kidney Care Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Downtown (A-)

2. Galleria-Uptown (A-)

3. Greater Heights (A-)

4. Medical (A-)

5. Midtown (A-)

housing A+

West Houston home prices are $223,615 - which is 57% higher than Texas
Home Price
$223,615 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Greater Heights (A+)

2. Midtown (A+)

3. Far Northeast (A+)

4. Rice Military (A+)

5. Westchase (A+)

schools A-

The West Houston graduation rate is 91% - which is 17% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (31) A
Smaller Scholars Montessori
Japanese Educational Institute
Memorial Christian Academy
Ashford El
The Briarwood School
Ray Daily El
Shadowbriar El
Katy Montessori School
The Village School
Nottingham El
Meadow Wood El
Yorkshire Academy
Five Star Montessori School
Spring Forest Middle
Askew El
Budewig Int
Primrose School Of Eldridge Parkway
Thornwood El
Outley El
Westside Montessori School
West Briar Middle
Bush El
Stjohn Paul Ii Catholic School
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Walnut Bend El
High Schools (10) A+
Japanese Educational Institute
The Briarwood School
The Village School
Spring Forest Middle
Stratford H S
Alief Early College H S
Westside H S
Westchester Academy For International Studies
River Oaks Academy
Admin Services
Texas Connections Academy At Houston
Hastings H S
Elsik H S
Crossroads
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)
Alexander-Smith Academy
Yes Prep - West
The Tenney School
Iman Academy - Southwest
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Midtown (A+)

2. West University (A+)

3. Rice (A+)

4. Greater Memorial (A+)

5. Montrose (A+)

ratings A+

West Houston has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Far Northeast (A+)

2. Greater Memorial (A+)

3. Westchase (A+)

4. West University (A+)

5. Montrose (A+)

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West Houston, Houston, TX Area Guide

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West Houston Area Facts

  • West Houston has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • West Houston crime rates are 14% lower than the Houston average
  • Cost of living in West Houston is 4% higher than the Houston average

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Go West Young Man 4 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 06, 2012) If you love a partially tropical climate where the sun shines most of the time you are going to love the neighborhood of Nottingham Forest VIII in Houston, Texas. In October of 2000 my family and I moved from Houston's centrally located Galleria area to Nottingham Forest VIII (NF ...Read More VIII) located in the western side of Houston, Texas. We decided to live in Nottingham Forest VIII for so many positive reasons. As a young, new family we wanted a homey feel with the traditional house, big backyard and beautifully established trees. We were also searching for good schools for our child attend. In NF VIII we easily found all of these things and more.

Nottingham Forest VIII backs up to another beautiful neighborhood called Westchester. The residents in the Nottingham Forest VIII neighborhood are fortunate to share the Westchester swimming pool and tennis courts for an annual fee. The families and histories you will come to know simply at the pool alone are many where long time friendships naturally develop.

We also love this west side area of Houston for its restaurants, shopping malls, bayou paths and the wonderful family-feel you get where ever you go. Baseball and football games are always a big part of the cultural air. Little League players are abundant at Memorial Ashford Little League. Everyone enjoys the old-fashioned snack bar with hamburgers, hotdogs and more. It is truly a great place to go for a day outdoors.

The only negative side to living in this area like any other would be the traffic issues and the ups and downs of crime waves. Happily, this beautiful area is comfortably quiet and safe. Thankfully, this west side of town is large, but small enough to be a community that sticks together.

Here you can comfortably and conveniently enjoy at least two malls within only a few miles of this neighborhood. Cinemas, grocery stores, medical facilities and friendly people are waiting just for you! Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Houston? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Country Village Playground
      Waldemar Park
      Christ Memorial Lutheran Church Playground
      Ray Miller Park
      Beeler Memorial Pocket Park
      Nottingham Park
      Murray Park
      Energy Corridor Trailhead Park

      Entertainment

      Don Coleman Community Coliseum
      Darrell Tully Stadium
      Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum
      Houston Audubon Society Museum
      Crump Stadium
      Hastings High School Football Stadium
      Seismique
      Studio Movie Grille

      Food & Drink

      Big John's Ice House
      Shipley Do-Nuts
      Arby's
      Whataburger
      Taco Bell
      Schlotzsky's
      Popeyes
      Baskin-Robbins

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in West Houston? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in West Houston.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      equal to the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Houston? The cost of living in West Houston is 105/100 - which is 14% higher than Texas.
      West Houston
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Houston
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Houston? West Houston crime rates are 4,906, which are 80% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      4,906 per 100k people

      111% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      111% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in West Houston? The median income in West Houston is $79,271 which is 45% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $79,27143% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,43146% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Houston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cornerstone Hospital Houston – Bellaire
      Plaza Specialty Hospital
      Texas Heart Institute - Denton A. Cooley Building
      Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire
      Westbridge Recovery Center, Inc
      Spring Cypress Modern Dentistry
      Genesis Medical Group - Tomball
      SteadFast Primary Care

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Bayou City Dermatology
      K & N Pediatric Therapy Centers
      Clear Lake Foot & Ankle Specialist
      Texas Children's Health Center Clear Lake
      Texas Cardiology Associates of Houston
      MedSpring Urgent Care of Kingwood
      Night Light Pediatric Urgent Care
      North Cypress Physicians Center - Fairfield Plaza

      A+ Housing

      What are West Houston home prices? West Houston home prices are $223,615 - which is 57% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $223,61521% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10216% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      38% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does West Houston have good schools? The West Houston graduation rate is 91% - which is 17% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Houston a good place to live? West Houston has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      5 total surveys

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