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West University Place
City in Texas, United States
Overview
West University Place, often called 'West U', is an affluent residential city surrounded by Houston. Known for its safe, tree-lined neighborhoods and proximity to Rice University and the Texas Medical Center, it offers quiet charm and convenient access to shopping and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
14,955
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.72°, -95.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,515
Local Cost
$2,580
Local Income
$6,400
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
20.9°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
12.5°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
-7.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1256 mm
Internet Speed
243 Mbps
Upload
166 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
37
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
5
Parks
16
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
295.0
Airport
HOU
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 180 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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