Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Westpark Village, Houston

B-

147th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Westpark Village is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 147th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (19 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
3,560
Median rent
$1,180
Median home value
$225,000
Household income
$96,900
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in Westpark Village

Westpark Village is a neighborhood in Houston with about 3,600 residents, homes built around 1984, mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 35% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 147th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Westpark Village

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,180, 13% lower than the Houston median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $96,900, 50% higher than the Houston median.
  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Westpark Village

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Westpark Village report card

Each grade compares Westpark Village 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 $1,180, homes cost 2.3x income.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $96,900, 1.6% unemployed.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    19 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 24 min, 10% work from home.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    18% of adults uninsured.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

Westpark Village compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%34 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Median household income: $96,90050% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x46% lower than Houston (4.3x)

Worse than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 84%30 points higher than Houston (54%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.7%4 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CHeflin ElementaryElementary, Alief ISD0.4 mi
  • DBudewig IntermediateMiddle, Alief ISD0.6 mi
  • BElsik High SchoolHigh, Alief ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Westpark Village

Median rent in Westpark Village is $1,180 a month, 13% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $225,000, 19% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,478 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent13% lower than Houston$1,180$1,361$1,403
Median home value19% lower than Houston$225,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income46% lower than Houston2.3x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent30 points higher than Houston84%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them34 points higher than Houston76%42%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Houston9.5%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198419821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,478
Mortgage payment
$1,232
Property tax
$246
Median rent, for comparison
$1,180

Based on a $225,000 home in Westpark Village, 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 income50% higher than Houston$96,900$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Houston1.6%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Houston10.0%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Houston46%37%34%
Average commute13% lower than Houston24 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Houston10%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Houston1.7%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Houston96%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
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Westpark Village

Under 1821%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6441%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White21%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black26%
Asian13%
Other or more than one race3.6%

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. B-Vista VillasLewisville
  2. C+WetmoreSan Antonio
  3. C+Central WaxahachieWaxahachie

Questions about Westpark Village

Is Westpark Village a good place to live?

Westpark Village is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 147th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Westpark Village?

Median rent in Westpark Village is $1,180 a month, 13% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $225,000, 19% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Westpark Village?

The closest rated public schools are Heflin Elementary (elementary, rated C), Budewig Intermediate (middle, rated D) and Elsik 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 Westpark Village 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.