Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Weslayan Plaza, Houston

A+

31st of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Weslayan Plaza is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 31st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (9 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.1 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library0.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
5,140
Median rent
$1,790
Median home value
$371,000
Household income
$96,500
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
16%
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What it's like to live in Weslayan Plaza

Weslayan Plaza is a neighborhood in Houston with about 5,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), mostly rented (84% of homes) and 8% of households with children.

Our grade for Weslayan Plaza is A+. That puts it 31st of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Weslayan Plaza

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $96,500, 49% higher than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Weslayan Plaza

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,790, 32% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Weslayan Plaza report card

Each grade compares Weslayan Plaza with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,790, homes cost 3.8x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $96,500, 2.0% unemployed.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 22 min, 21% work from home.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    69% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.9% of adults uninsured.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    16% of homes owner-occupied.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Weslayan Plaza compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 69%32 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 33%21 points lower than Houston (54%)
  • Median household income: $96,50049% higher than Houston ($64,813)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 16%26 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Median rent: $1,79032% higher than Houston ($1,361)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ARiver Oaks ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD1.3 mi
  • APin Oak MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.6 mi
  • BLamar High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Weslayan Plaza

Median rent in Weslayan Plaza is $1,790 a month, 32% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $371,000, 34% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,381 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent32% higher than Houston$1,790$1,361$1,403
Median home value34% higher than Houston$371,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Houston3.8x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points lower than Houston33%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than Houston16%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston11%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston200019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,381
Mortgage payment
$2,031
Property tax
$351
Median rent, for comparison
$1,790

Based on a $371,000 home in Weslayan Plaza, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median household income49% higher than Houston$96,500$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Houston2.0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Houston8.6%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher32 points higher than Houston69%37%34%
Average commute21% lower than Houston22 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Houston21%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston5.3%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Houston95%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Weslayan Plaza

Under 185.9%
18 to 3454%
35 to 6428%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White51%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black15%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race3.5%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Houston

  1. 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
  2. 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
  3. 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
  4. 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
  5. 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
  7. 7A+Kings Point
  8. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-The VillageDallas
  2. ATown CenterThe Woodlands
  3. AMedical DistrictAustin

Questions about Weslayan Plaza

Is Weslayan Plaza a good place to live?

Weslayan Plaza is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 31st of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Weslayan Plaza?

Renters in Weslayan Plaza pay a median of $1,790 a month, 32% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $371,000, 34% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Weslayan Plaza?

The closest rated public schools are River Oaks Elementary (elementary, rated A), Pin Oak Middle (middle, rated A) and Lamar High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Weslayan Plaza name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.