NEIGHBORHOOD
Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area
Texas · Houston · 12,978 residents · 2.99 sq mi
The short version
Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area is home to 12,978 people in Houston. 46% of homes are owner-occupied. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Density works out to 4,338 people per square mile. That is roughly 27% ahead of the Houston median. The foreign-born share is 23%. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
median household income $82,535, near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area compared with Houston
| Measure | Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,535 | $64,813 | 27% higher |
| Median home value | $368,147 | $277,800 | 33% higher |
| Homes that are rented | 53.6% | 57.9% | −4.3 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.0% | 36.6% | +13.3 pts |
| Poverty rate | 11.1% | 19.9% | −8.8 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 23.3% | 29.3% | −6.1 pts |
| Median age | 39.4 | 34.4 | 5.0 years older |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,978
Population density
4,338 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.99 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,535
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$53,749
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.3%
Retail trade8.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Information6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Public administration5.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Manufacturing1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$368,147
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,533
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.4%
53.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.21 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
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-Hispanic34.9%(4,526)
Black20.5%(2,656)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(4,707)
Asian5.2%(677)
Other3.2%(412)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(4,526)
Black20.5%(2,656)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(4,707)
Asian5.2%(677)
Other3.2%(412)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
Female
54.9%
Foreign born
23.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area, Houston, Texas?
Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area, Houston, Texas has about 12,978 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area, Houston, Texas earns about $82,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $368,147, and the typical rent is about $1,533 a month.
How educated are people in Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area, Houston, Texas?
About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area, Houston, Texas?
About 11.1% of people in Willow Meadows - Willowbend Area, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024