West Oaks, Houston, TX

Living in West Oaks

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 16
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 90
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 50
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Schools 72
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Residents

205k Population +61k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian23%
Black23%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$88k Median Household Income +$7.7k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$297k Median Home Value +$79k (2010–19)
49% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$435 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Oaks

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73

Property Crime in West Oaks

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 4 0
Feb 56 3 0
Mar 63 4 0
Apr 70 3 0
May 77 5 0
Jun 82 6 0
Jul 84 4 0
Aug 85 4 0
Sep 80 5 0
Oct 72 5 0
Nov 62 5 0
Dec 54 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Oaks

Inland Flooding95
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Oaks, Houston, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Oaks, Houston, TX

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Houston Quran Academy
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near West Oaks, Houston, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Oaks, Houston, TX

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Airports

Airports near West Oaks, Houston, TX

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Easterwood Field
72 miles, NW
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