Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Westmoreland, Houston

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68th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Westmoreland is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 68th 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 (6 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
5,180
Median rent
$1,340
Median home value
$510,000
Household income
$87,700
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
25%
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What it's like to live in Westmoreland

Westmoreland is a neighborhood in Houston with about 5,200 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly rented (75% of homes) and 7% of households with children.

Our grade for Westmoreland is A. That puts it 68th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Westmoreland

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $87,700, 35% 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Westmoreland

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Westmoreland report card

Each grade compares Westmoreland 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 $1,340, homes cost 5.8x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $87,700, 4.3% unemployed.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    98 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 26 min, 17% work from home.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    12% of adults uninsured.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    25% of homes owner-occupied.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

Westmoreland compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 31%23 points lower than Houston (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%20 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $87,70035% higher than Houston ($64,813)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 25%17 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 5.8x36% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Vacant homes: 15%5 points higher than Houston (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AArabic Immersion Magnet SchoolElementary, Houston ISD0.2 mi
  • AArabic Immersion Magnet SchoolMiddle, Houston ISD0.2 mi
  • AHouston Academy for International StudiesHigh, Houston ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Westmoreland

Median rent in Westmoreland is $1,340 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $510,000, 84% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,531 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Houston$1,340$1,361$1,403
Median home value84% higher than Houston$510,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income36% higher than Houston5.8x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points lower than Houston31%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points lower than Houston25%42%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Houston15%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston199019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,531
Mortgage payment
$2,792
Property tax
$739
Median rent, for comparison
$1,340

Based on a $510,000 home in Westmoreland, 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 income35% higher than Houston$87,700$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston4.3%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Houston23%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points higher than Houston57%37%34%
Average commute6% lower than Houston26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Houston17%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit13 points higher than Houston19%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Houston94%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Westmoreland

Under 186.4%
18 to 3439%
35 to 6443%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White48%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black20%
Asian9.3%
Other or more than one race4.7%

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. AMedical DistrictAustin
  2. A-Addison CircleDallas
  3. B+Whisenant EstatesAllen

Questions about Westmoreland

Is Westmoreland a good place to live?

Westmoreland is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 68th 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 Westmoreland?

Renters in Westmoreland pay a median of $1,340 a month, about the same as the Houston median. The median home is worth $510,000, 84% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 5.8x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Westmoreland?

The closest rated public schools are Arabic Immersion Magnet School (elementary, rated A), Arabic Immersion Magnet School (middle, rated A) and Houston Academy for International Studies (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Westmoreland 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.