NEIGHBORHOOD
Westchase
Texas · Houston · 34,560 residents · 4.22 sq mi
The short version
Westchase is a neighborhood of 34,560 people in Houston. 13% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 45%. Density works out to 8,190 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. 21.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Westchase; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
34,560
Population density
8,190 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.22 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,682
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,242
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
Finance & insurance10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Other services7.1%
Retail trade5.8%
Public administration5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
Construction0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$418,345
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,355
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.5%
86.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.11 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
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-Hispanic17.4%(6,019)
Black33%(11,408)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(12,763)
Asian9%(3,124)
Other3.6%(1,246)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(6,019)
Black33%(11,408)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(12,763)
Asian9%(3,124)
Other3.6%(1,246)
Diversity Score
89
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
45.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Westchase, Houston, Texas?
Westchase, Houston, Texas has about 34,560 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Westchase, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Westchase, Houston, Texas earns about $57,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Westchase, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Westchase, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $418,345, and the typical rent is about $1,355 a month.
How educated are people in Westchase, Houston, Texas?
About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Westchase, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Westchase, Houston, Texas?
About 21.9% of people in Westchase, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024