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West University Place, TX

West University Place, often called West University or West U for short, is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land metropolitan area and southwestern Harris County. At the 2020 U.S. census, the population of the city was 14,955. It is nicknamed "The Neighborhood City" and is mainly a bedroom community for upper-class families. 

West University Place is surrounded by the cities of Bellaire, Houston, and Southside Place. As of 2011, West University Place has the state's fifth-highest concentration of households with incomes of $150,000 or greater.

West University Place is located at 29°42′57″N 95°25′59″W (29.715929, −95.432992). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land. The city of Houston surrounds much of West University Place. The boundaries are roughly Bellaire Boulevard/Holcombe Boulevard, Kirby Drive, Bissonnet Road, and Community Drive. West University Place is 6 miles (9.7 km) from Downtown Houston. 

The city's boundaries are Kirby Drive to the east, Union Pacific St. Louis Southwestern Railway railroad track to the west, Bellaire Boulevard/West Holcombe Boulevard to the south, and Bissonnet and Law Streets to the north. Viewed on a map, the city shape resembles a little house, with a "chimney" to the west side, and since it surrounds the city of Southside Place, a "door" is formed on the map surrounding Southside Place.

The Poor Farm Ditch is a ditch that drains into the Brays Bayou that formerly belonged to the Harris County poor farm. In 1928, the ditch was dredged after significant flooding had occurred in the area. On occasions, the ditch still flooded. The commissioners of the City of West University adjourned their meeting so they could dam streets in December 1935. The Harris County Flood Control District, in 1954, widened and deepened the ditch and added a concrete bottom and siding. During that year the district installed a chain link fence. To make the ditch more attractive, the Sunset Terrace Garden Club planted oleanders around the ditch; the oleanders obscure the view of the ditch from Edloe Street to the east. The West University Garden Club maintained the flowers. A 2001 Edloe Greenbelt proposal called for the removal of the flowers.

West University Place focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the West University Place Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Orangetheory, Jazzercise, and F45 Training. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around West University Place, such as the Edloe Street Pathway, Huffington Park, and Colonial Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in West University Place, TX are Nature Discovery Center, Evelyn's Park Conservancy, and Russ Pitman Park.

Population: 15,149 (2024). ZIP code: 77005. Area code: 713. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Area: 2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2).

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Is West University Place, TX a good place to live?

West University Place is in Harris County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in West University Place offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In West University Place there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in West University Place and residents tend to lean liberal.

Is West University Place, TX its city?

West University Place might seem like just another name in the Inner Loop, but it’s actually its little city within Houston, thus earning the nickname “The Neighborhood City.” As suggested by its name, the city sits just west of Rice University and there’s a distinct college-town–vibe here — albeit a much more upscale version than usual. The local hangout for students and non-students alike is Rice Village, a dense shopping district that boasts a mix of chain and independent restaurants and boutiques; here, you’ll find a mystery bookstore just down the street from the Kolache Factory. 

What are the demographics of West University Place, TX?

West University Place, TX is home to a population of 15k people, of which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.5% of West University Place, TX residents were born outside of the country (2.47k people). In 2021, there were 6.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11k people) in West University Place, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.82k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 940 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of West University Place

Harris County

West University Place Parks and Recreation Department

Orangetheory

Jazzercise 

F45 Training

Edloe Street Pathway

Huffington Park 

Colonial Park

Nature Discovery Center

Evelyn's Park Conservancy

Russ Pitman Park

Niche

Corcoran

DataUSA

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