Westchase, Houston, TX

Living in Westchase

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 30
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 14
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Airports 91
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 50
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Schools 60
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Residents

72k Population +12k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
57% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian15%
Black27%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income -$2.7k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$178k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$387 (2010–19)
22% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached20%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity81%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas18%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westchase

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73

Property Crime in Westchase

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 4 0
Feb 56 3 0
Mar 62 4 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 77 5 0
Jun 82 6 0
Jul 84 5 0
Aug 84 4 0
Sep 80 5 0
Oct 71 5 0
Nov 62 5 0
Dec 55 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westchase

Inland Flooding96
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westchase, Houston, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westchase, Houston, TX

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River Oaks Academy
0 miles, NE
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Wesley Academy
1 miles, E
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Grace School
1 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Westchase, Houston, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Westchase, Houston, TX

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West Oaks Hospital
4 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Westchase, Houston, TX

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Easterwood Field
76 miles, NW
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