Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Westwood Park, Houston
113th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Westwood Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 7,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 113th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.
- Home ownership scores low (10 of 100)
- River flooding risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.3 mi |
| Park | 0.7 mi |
| Cafe | 0.9 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.4 mi |
| Childcare | 1.1 mi |
| Library | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 7,300
- Median rent
- $1,510
- Median home value
- $323,000
- Household income
- $77,200
- Average commute
- 24 min
- Homes owned
- 33%
What it's like to live in Westwood Park
Westwood Park is a neighborhood in Houston with about 7,300 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly rented (67% of homes) and 12% of households with children.
Our grade for Westwood Park is B+. That puts it 113th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Westwood Park
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in Westwood Park
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Westwood Park report card
Each grade compares Westwood Park 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 $1,510, homes cost 4.2x income.
48 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B-
Median household income $77,200, 1.7% unemployed.
60 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 82 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.
59 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A-
Average commute 24 min, 15% work from home.
81 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B
49% have a bachelor’s degree.
67 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C+
14% of adults uninsured.
51 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
33% of homes owner-occupied.
10 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
95% of homes have broadband.
58 of 100 vs TX areas
Westwood Park compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%18 points lower than Houston (54%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 49%12 points higher than Houston (37%)
- People below the poverty line: 7.6%12 points lower than Houston (20%)
Worse than Houston
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 33%10 points lower than Houston (42%)
- Median rent: $1,51011% higher than Houston ($1,361)
- Vacant homes: 13%2 points higher than Houston (11%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CShearn ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD1.1 mi
- BRice Sch /La Escuela RiceMiddle, Houston ISD2.5 mi
- BMadison High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD2.4 mi
Cost of living in Westwood Park
Median rent in Westwood Park is $1,510 a month, 11% 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 $323,000, 16% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,142 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent11% higher than Houston | $1,510 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value16% higher than Houston | $323,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to incomeAbout the same as Houston | 4.2x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Houston | 36% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Houston | 33% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points higher than Houston | 13% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1990 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,768
- Property tax
- $374
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,510
Based on a $323,000 home in Westwood Park, 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 income19% higher than Houston | $77,200 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate5 points lower than Houston | 1.7% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line12 points lower than Houston | 7.6% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than Houston | 49% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute11% lower than Houston | 24 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points higher than Houston | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Houston | 8.7% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Houston | 95% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery high
- Coastal floodingLow
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailLow
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Westwood Park
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.
- B+South TylerTyler
- B-Southeast TylerTyler
- B+Central GrapevineGrapevine
Questions about Westwood Park
Is Westwood Park a good place to live?
Westwood Park is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 7,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 113th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Westwood Park?
Renters in Westwood Park pay a median of $1,510 a month, 11% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $323,000, 16% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Westwood Park?
The closest rated public schools are Shearn Elementary (elementary, rated C), Rice Sch /La Escuela Rice (middle, rated B) and Madison High School (high, rated B). 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 Westwood Park 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.