NEIGHBORHOOD
Eldridge - West Oaks
Texas · Houston · 81,944 residents · 32.3 sq mi
The short version
Eldridge - West Oaks is a neighborhood of 81,944 people in Houston. Owners hold 40% of the housing stock. This is an unusually credentialed place: 53% of adults have a four-year degree. 33% of residents were born outside the United States. Households here earn about 30% more than in Houston as a whole. There are 2,539 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 23 census tracts that make up Eldridge - West Oaks; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
81,944
Population density
2,539 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
32.3 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,106
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,935
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
Finance & insurance8.3%
Retail trade7.2%
Other services7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Public administration5.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
Manufacturing4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Education & health services1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Construction0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$379,477
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,650
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.1%
59.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.39 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(24,050)
Black32.1%(26,278)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(16,632)
Asian12.8%(10,507)
Other5.5%(4,477)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(24,050)
Black32.1%(26,278)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(16,632)
Asian12.8%(10,507)
Other5.5%(4,477)
Diversity Score
94
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Foreign born
33.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, Texas?
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, Texas has about 81,944 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, Texas earns about $84,106 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $379,477, and the typical rent is about $1,650 a month.
How educated are people in Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, Texas?
About 53.2% of adults age 25 and over in Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, Texas?
About 13.5% of people in Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024