Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Westbury, Houston
193rd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 36 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Westbury is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 19,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 193rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on health.
- Lots of parks
- River flooding risk is very high
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.8 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.7 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.8 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 19,730
- Median rent
- $1,300
- Median home value
- $297,000
- Household income
- $81,000
- Average commute
- 28 min
- Homes owned
- 55%
What it's like to live in Westbury
Westbury is a neighborhood in Houston with about 19,700 residents, homes built around 1974, a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.
Our grade for Westbury is C-. That puts it 193rd of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Westbury
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.
Cons of living in Westbury
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Westbury report card
Each grade compares Westbury 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 $1,300, homes cost 3.7x income.
50 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $81,000, 9.5% unemployed.
24 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.
58 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
56 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 28 min, 12% work from home.
45 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C-
38% have a bachelor’s degree.
34 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
26% of adults uninsured.
23 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
55% of homes owner-occupied.
30 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C-
90% of homes have broadband.
37 of 100 vs TX areas
Westbury compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 55%13 points higher than Houston (42%)
- Median household income: $81,00025% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- Home value to income: 3.7x15% lower than Houston (4.3x)
Worse than Houston
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 3.0%3 points lower than Houston (5.7%)
- Unemployment rate: 9.5%3 points higher than Houston (7.0%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 26%2 points higher than Houston (24%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AHines-CaldwellElementary, Houston ISD1 mi
- BLawson MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.7 mi
- BWestbury High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.8 mi
Cost of living in Westbury
Median rent in Westbury is $1,300 a month, 4% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $297,000, 7% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,966 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent4% lower than Houston | $1,300 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value7% higher than Houston | $297,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income15% lower than Houston | 3.7x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Houston | 51% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Houston | 55% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes3 points lower than Houston | 8.0% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1974 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,626
- Property tax
- $340
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,300
Based on a $297,000 home in Westbury, 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
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income25% higher than Houston | $81,000 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points higher than Houston | 9.5% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points lower than Houston | 16% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than Houston | 38% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute4% higher than Houston | 28 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Houston | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Houston | 3.0% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Houston | 90% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery high
- Coastal floodingVery low
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery low
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Westbury
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Houston
- 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
- 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
- 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
- 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
- 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
- 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
- 7A+Kings Point
- 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- CCentral StaffordStafford
- D+East DallasDallas
- D+Parkview SouthPasadena
Questions about Westbury
Is Westbury a good place to live?
Westbury is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 19,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 193rd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Westbury?
Renters in Westbury pay a median of $1,300 a month, 4% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $297,000, 7% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Westbury?
The closest rated public schools are Hines-Caldwell (elementary, rated A), Lawson Middle (middle, rated B) and Westbury High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 15 Census block groups closest to the Westbury 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.