Livability Score

83
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Z Pizza
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Teahouse Tapioca and Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Walnut Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Betsy’s
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rice Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Ambassador Cafe
Coffee Shop
JuiceLand
Coffee Shop
Little Kitchen HTX
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Teahouse
Coffee Shop
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Teahouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Main Street Theater
Theatre Arts
The Big Easy
Nightclub
Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX
Cinema
Rice Stadium
Stadium
Copper Statue
Attraction
Magic Island
Theatre Arts
Lucian and Nancy Morrison Theater
Theatre Arts
Reckling Park
Stadium
Rice University Track and Soccer Stadium
Stadium
Frog Wall
Attraction
Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum
Museum
Domestic Goat
Zoo
IPIC Houston
Cinema
Dinosaurs at the Houston Zoo
Attraction
Houston Zoo
Zoo
Dan Flavin Installation at Richmond Hall
Museum
NRG Stadium
Stadium
Menil Collection
Museum
Cy Twombly Gallery
Museum
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Zoo
Menil Drawing Institute
Art Gallery
Wortham Giant Screen Theatre
Cinema
NRG Astrodome
Stadium
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Museum
Brown Auditorium Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (5) C+
Jerry Built
Fast Food
Spec's
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Van Leeuwen
Sweets
Velvet Taco
Fast Food
Chocolate Bar
Sweets
Cherry de Pön
Fast Food
Yoshi
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Pink's Pizza
Fast Food
Tony K's
Alcohol
Whataburger
Fast Food
Marquis II
Bar
Mendocino Farms
Fast Food
Total Wine & More
Alcohol
The Gorgeous Gael
Bar
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Little Woodrow's
Bar
Jamba
Fast Food
Fitness (1) C-
West University Community Building and Senior Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Our Texas
Community Centre
John L. Cox Fitness Center
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Christian Community Service Center
Community Centre
Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center
Gym
The Core
Gym
River Oaks Community Center
Community Centre
Revolution Studio
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Equinox
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Hanks Gym
Gym
The Jung Center
Community Centre
Itallian Cultural & Community Center
Community Centre
UTHealth Recreation Center
Community Centre
Texans Fit
Gym
Asia Society Texas Center
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
The Gym HTX
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
The Montrose Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) A+
Tiny's Milk & Cookies
Bakery
Randalls
Grocery Store
Randalls 1061
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Michael's Cookie Jar
Bakery
Moeller's Bakery
Bakery
Dessert Gallery
Bakery
Urban Harvest - Houston Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Three Brothers Bakery
Bakery
Central Market
Grocery Store
Fiesta
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Stone Mill Bakers
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
French Gourmet Bakery
Bakery
H-E-B
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Randalls
Grocery Store
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bakery
Common Bond
Bakery
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
West University Little League Fields
Park
Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park
Park
Friends Park
Park
Fire Truck Park
Park
Huffington Park
Park
Wier Park
Park
Liberty Hill
Park
Whitt Johnson Park
Park
Colonial Park
Park
Judson Park
Park
Mulberry Park
Park
Helen's Park
Park
Evelyn’s Park
Park
Levy Park
Park
Braeswood Park
Park
Vic Driscoll Park
Park
Feld Park
Park
Karl Young Park
Park
Russ Pitman Park
Park
Fleming Park
Park
Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham Park
Park
West Quadrangle
Park
Danny Jackson Dog Park
Park
Taub Baseball Field
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Shops (2) A-
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Cyclone Cycles
Bicycle
Ross
Department Store
Trek Bicycle Houston West University
Bicycle
Dao Chloe Dao
Clothing
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
River Oaks Plant House
Florist
Gap
Clothing
Q Nails & Spa
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Barnes & Noble
Books
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Petco
Pets
Altar'd State
Clothing
drybar
Hairdresser
Madison Reed
Hairdresser
Warby Parker
Optician
Face Haus
Beauty
Athleta
Clothing
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Cru Home
Interior Decoration
Beautique Day Spa
Beauty
Mecox Gardens
Interior Decoration
Bluemercury
Beauty
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commute D+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West University Place.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations D-
Flixbus Houston Uptown - Upper Kirby
Bus Stop
RICE STADIUM
Bus Stop
Shelter A
Bus Stop
POST OFFICE & POLICE DEP.
Bus Stop
Shelter B
Bus Stop
ACC (Glasscock)
Bus Stop
Shelter C
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #1
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #2
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #17
Bus Stop
Pressler St @ Holcombe Blvd
Bus Stop
3
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #4
Bus Stop
Holcombe Blvd @ Main St
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #16
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #18
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #19
Bus Stop
Main St @ Holcombe Blvd
Bus Stop
RMC ( BOOKSTORE & COFFEEHOUSE)
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #5
Bus Stop
# 15
Bus Stop
Holcombe Blvd @ Fannin St
Bus Stop
Shuttle Bus Stop #20
Bus Stop
TMC Transit Center
Bus Station
Shuttle Bus Stop #21
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in West University Place is 227/100 - which is 145% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

West University Place crime rates are 1,040 per 100k, which is 62% lower than Texas
Property Crime
991 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
48 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in West University Place is $250,001 - which is 357% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$250,001 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Southside Place Police Department
Police
City of Southside Place Fire Department
Fire Station
West University Place Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Randalls Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Byte Dentistry
Dentist
Pearl32
Dentist
AFC Urgent Care Houston
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Randalls Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lovett Dental
Dentist
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Spencer R. Berthelsen, M.D., Main Campus
Clinic
Dental Designers
Dentist
Baylor Saint Luke’s Emergency Center–Holcombe
Clinic
The Village Dentistry
Dentist
Gramercy Outpatient Surgery Center
Clinic
Memorial Eye Center
Doctor
Houston Fire Department Station 37
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sheltering Arms Senior Services
Nursing Home
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Costco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Memorial Hermann Imaging Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

West University Place home prices are $1,179,700 - which is 727% higher than Texas
Home Price
$1,179,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The West University Place graduation rate is 99% - which is 27% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Xavier Educational Academy
West University El
St Mark'S Episcopal School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic School
Pershing Middle
Southampton Montessori School
Roberts El
Twain El
The Village Montessori School
A+ Unlimited Potential
Avondale House
Rice Sch /La Escuela Rice
The Post Oak School
Pin Oak Middle
Faith Lutheran Day School
Poe El
Shriners Hospitals For Children
St Luke'S Day School
The House At Pooh Corner
Longfellow El
Horn El
Cunningham El
St Stephen'S Episcopal School
St Anne Catholic School
River Oaks El
High Schools (0) C-
Xavier Educational Academy
Avondale House
The Post Oak School
Challenge Early College H S
Episcopal High School
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Lamar H S
Harris Co J J A E P
Excel Academy (Jjaep)
Excel Academy (Murworth)
Harris Co Jjaep
Alief Isd J J A E P
Juvenile Justice Aep
Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton
Burnett-Bayland Rehabilitation Center
Excel Academy Education Transition Center
St Catherines Montessori
Bellaire H S
The Emery/Weiner School
The Emery/Weiner Center For Jewish Education
St Thomas Episcopal School
Perfor & Vis Arts H S
The Crossroads School
Harmony School Of Ingenuity-Houston
Debakey H S For Health Prof
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ratings A+

West University Place has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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West University Place, TX Area Guide

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West University Place Area Facts

  • West University Place has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West University Place crime rates are 62% lower than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in West University Place is 145% higher than the Texas average

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Upper Class Community 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I like that West University Place, Texas is a unique town. This town is a community that serves as a housing community for the bigger cities. Houston Texas is close to this city and serves the community with its larger amenities.

Living in this city requires a healthy income l ...Read More evel. The city of West University Place, Texas is a city with upper class houses. It costs a little more to live here and this city houses many of the more wealthy residents that serve the city if Houston.

This city is known as the neighborhood city and the community is a tight group of people. Everyone here enjoys the city life and all of the little amenities that are here. For a great nightlife experience, the city of Houston offers a great time. This community is well put together and everyone enjoys everyone. The people that live in this city take care of this city and the crime rate is lower. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West University Place? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      West University Little League Fields
      Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park
      Friends Park
      Fire Truck Park
      Huffington Park
      Wier Park
      Liberty Hill
      Whitt Johnson Park

      Entertainment

      Main Street Theater
      The Big Easy
      Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX
      Rice Stadium
      Copper Statue
      Magic Island
      Lucian and Nancy Morrison Theater
      Reckling Park

      Food & Drink

      Jerry Built
      Spec's
      Subway
      Chick-fil-A
      Panera Bread
      Jack in the Box
      Subway
      Shake Shack

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in West University Place? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West University Place.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West University Place? The cost of living in West University Place is 227/100 - which is 145% higher than Texas.
      West University Place
      227

      127% more expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in West University Place? West University Place crime rates are 1,040, which are 62% lower than Texas
      Total Crime
      1,040 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 97

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West University Place? The median income in West University Place is $250,001 which is 357% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $250,001352% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $127,525328% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is West University Place a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West University Place home prices? West University Place home prices are $1,179,700 - which is 727% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $1,179,700539% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,484162% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      92%

      44% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does West University Place have good schools? The West University Place graduation rate is 99% - which is 27% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West University Place a good place to live? West University Place has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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