NEIGHBORHOOD
Westbury
Texas · Houston · 20,500 residents · 3.652 sq mi
The short version
Westbury has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,158. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $284,181. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Westbury; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
20,500
Population density
5,613 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,158
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,419
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.3%
Information7.3%
Finance & insurance6.6%
Other services6.2%
Retail trade5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Public administration3.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Education & health services2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$284,181
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,440
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.7%
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(6,048)
Black13.2%(2,708)
Hispanic / Latino50.1%(10,273)
Asian3.1%(627)
Other4.1%(844)
Diversity Score80.2%(16,445)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(6,048)
Black13.2%(2,708)
Hispanic / Latino50.1%(10,273)
Asian3.1%(627)
Other4.1%(844)
Diversity Score80.2%(16,445)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
26.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Westbury, Houston, Texas?
Westbury, Houston, Texas has about 20,500 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Westbury, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Westbury, Houston, Texas earns about $80,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Westbury, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Westbury, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $284,181, and the typical rent is about $1,440 a month.
How educated are people in Westbury, Houston, Texas?
About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westbury, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Westbury, Houston, Texas?
About 12.2% of people in Westbury, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024