Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Westwood Grove, Houston

A+

6th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 99 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Westwood Grove is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
3,740
Median rent
$2,100
Median home value
$476,000
Household income
$154,400
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in Westwood Grove

Westwood Grove is a neighborhood in Houston with about 3,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), a mix of owners and renters and 11% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Westwood Grove

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $154,400, 138% 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 Westwood Grove

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,100, 54% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Westwood Grove report card

Each grade compares Westwood Grove 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 $2,100, homes cost 3.1x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $154,400, 1.3% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    92 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 B

    Average commute 25 min, 27% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    79% have a bachelor’s degree.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.2% of adults uninsured.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

Westwood Grove compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $154,400138% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 79%42 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 26%28 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $2,10054% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 3.8%2 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMemorial ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • BWharton K-8 Dual Language AcademyMiddle, Houston ISD2.1 mi
  • AHeights High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Westwood Grove

Median rent in Westwood Grove is $2,100 a month, 54% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $84,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $476,000, 71% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,381 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent54% higher than Houston$2,100$1,361$1,403
Median home value71% higher than Houston$476,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income28% lower than Houston3.1x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent28 points lower than Houston26%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points higher than Houston43%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston11%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston201019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,381
Mortgage payment
$2,605
Property tax
$776
Median rent, for comparison
$2,100

Based on a $476,000 home in Westwood Grove, 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 income138% higher than Houston$154,400$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Houston1.3%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points lower than Houston2.9%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher42 points higher than Houston79%37%34%
Average commute10% lower than Houston25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points higher than Houston27%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston3.8%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Houston99%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
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Westwood Grove

Under 187.4%
18 to 3453%
35 to 6433%
65 and over7.5%
Race and ethnicity
White58%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black9.7%
Asian8.8%
Other or more than one race8.7%

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. 7A+Kings Point
  7. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020
  8. 9A+SouthamptonMedian rent $2,720

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Roseland CommmunityDallas
  2. A+Glen RidgeAustin
  3. ATown CenterThe Woodlands

Questions about Westwood Grove

Is Westwood Grove a good place to live?

Westwood Grove is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Westwood Grove?

Median rent in Westwood Grove is $2,100 a month, 54% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $476,000, 71% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Westwood Grove?

The closest rated public schools are Memorial Elementary (elementary, rated A), Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy (middle, rated B) and Heights High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Westwood Grove 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.