Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Westchase, Houston
255th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 18 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Westchase is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 12,400 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 255th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (12 of 100)
- Schools scores low (9 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.3 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.3 mi |
| Library | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 12,410
- Median rent
- $1,490
- Median home value
- $223,000
- Household income
- $58,900
- Average commute
- 28 min
- Homes owned
- 21%
What it's like to live in Westchase
Westchase is a neighborhood in Houston with about 12,400 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly rented (79% of homes) and 26% of households with children.
Our grade for Westchase is D. That puts it 255th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Westchase
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Westchase
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Westchase report card
Each grade compares Westchase 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 $1,490, homes cost 3.8x income.
39 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $58,900, 9.8% unemployed.
12 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D-
Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.
9 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 A-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
83 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 28 min, 11% work from home.
66 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C-
36% have a bachelor’s degree.
40 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D+
19% of adults uninsured.
32 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
21% of homes owner-occupied.
9 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
84% of homes have broadband.
21 of 100 vs TX areas
Westchase compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Home value to income: 3.8x12% lower than Houston (4.3x)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 19%5 points lower than Houston (24%)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 8.2%3 points higher than Houston (5.7%)
Worse than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 21%21 points lower than Houston (42%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 84%6 points lower than Houston (90%)
- Median rent: $1,4909% higher than Houston ($1,361)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DTexas Connections Academy at HoustonElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
- DTexas Connections Academy at HoustonMiddle, Houston ISD0.6 mi
- DTexas Connections Academy at HoustonHigh, Houston ISD0.6 mi
Cost of living in Westchase
Median rent in Westchase is $1,490 a month, 9% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $223,000, 20% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,448 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent9% higher than Houston | $1,490 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value20% lower than Houston | $223,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income12% lower than Houston | 3.8x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Houston | 57% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them21 points lower than Houston | 21% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points higher than Houston | 12% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1983 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,221
- Property tax
- $228
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,490
Based on a $223,000 home in Westchase, 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 income9% lower than Houston | $58,900 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points higher than Houston | 9.8% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points higher than Houston | 23% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Houston | 36% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute4% higher than Houston | 28 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points lower than Houston | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Houston | 8.2% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Houston | 84% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- Coastal floodingVery low
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailLow
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Westchase
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.
- D-Buena VistaEl Paso
- DRidge TopAustin
- DMedical CenterSan Antonio
Questions about Westchase
Is Westchase a good place to live?
Westchase is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 12,400 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 255th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Westchase?
Renters in Westchase pay a median of $1,490 a month, 9% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $223,000, 20% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Westchase?
The closest rated public schools are Texas Connections Academy at Houston (elementary, rated D), Texas Connections Academy at Houston (middle, rated D) and Texas Connections Academy at Houston (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 10 Census block groups closest to the Westchase 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.