Census Bureau data for West University Place city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — West University Place city
- What is the median household income in West University Place city?
- The median household income in West University Place city is $250,001 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in West University Place city?
- The poverty rate in West University Place city is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West University Place city?
- $1,406,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West University Place city?
- The median gross rent in West University Place city is $3,000 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West University Place city residents have a college degree?
- 90.5% of adults in West University Place city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
14,907
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$1,406,600
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$0 (+0%)
Home Value:
+$293,100 (+26.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.3 pp (+118.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.6 pp (+4.1%)
Unemployment:
+3.4 pp (+130.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
14,907
Median Age
41.0
Female
48.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 73.7%
Black 0.2%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 11.5%
Other 1.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
4.8%
Indian
2.7%
Vietnamese
1.2%
Korean
0.8%
Filipino
0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.1%
Cuban
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$250,001
+$173,709 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$414,780
Median Family Income
$250,001
Poverty Rate
2.4%
-8.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
1.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
0.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.3%
$10–15k
0.5%
$15–25k
0.7%
$25–35k
2.0%
$35–50k
1.8%
$50–75k
7.0%
$75–100k
3.0%
$100–150k
11.2%
$150–200k
8.2%
$200k+
64.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
5,372
Owner-Occupied
93.4%
Renter-Occupied
6.6%
Vacancy Rate
2.9%
Median Home Value
$1,406,600
+$1,146,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$3,000
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
24.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.1%
$100–200k
0.2%
$200–300k
1.9%
$300–500k
6.8%
$500k–$1M
14.5%
$1M+
76.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
$1–1.5k
4.2%
$1.5–2k
12.3%
$2–2.5k
23.8%
$2.5–3.5k
9.6%
$3.5k+
50.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.7%
1 vehicle
12.3%
2 vehicles
62.1%
3+
23.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
95.8%
Single-fam. att.
3.7%
5–19 units
0.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.8%
1940–1969
7.8%
1970–1999
3.1%
2000–2009
22.6%
2010+
7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
99.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
90.5%
+57.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
56.9%
Some College / Associate
5.8%
Less Than High School
0.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
+0.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
22.4%
Self-Employed
9.8%
Government Workers
9.6%
Private For-Profit
80.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.4%
Prof. Services
21.2%
Finance
13.9%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Arts/Entmt.
5.1%
Agriculture
5.1%
Transportation
5.0%
Retail
3.7%
Public Admin
3.2%
Construction
3.0%
Wholesale
1.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
80.5%
Sales
11.2%
Food Prep
5.5%
Production
2.1%
Construction
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.2 min
Drove Alone
65.9%
Carpool
7.4%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
22.4%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
5,218
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
77.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
42.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.7%
5–9
8.6%
10–14
8.8%
15–19
8.2%
20–24
1.6%
25–34
5.0%
35–44
15.4%
45–54
15.3%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
9.6%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 31.1%
Working age (18–64): 68.9%
65 and over: 16.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
16.0%
Naturalized Citizen
67.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
45.2%
Europe
19.6%
Latin America
12.4%
Africa
4.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.0%
With a Disability
4.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.8%
Uninsured
2.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
99.3%
Has a Computer
99.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023