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West University Place, Texas

city · Harris County

At a glance

14,982
Population
$1,472,000
Median home value (all homes)
385% above U.S. median
$280,978
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$3,501/mo
Median rent
160% above U.S. median
$250,001
Median household income
218% above U.S. median
19.6 min
Average commute
99.4%
Homes with broadband
97.99%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 210 — 110% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing403% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities27% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost35% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates99.2%
College graduates90.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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