salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.6 minutes. Most homes (93.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 90.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 422 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West University Place?
Share of households by yearly income. 80.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West University Place
| Size | West University Place | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $2,544 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West University Place overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West University Place, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West University Place
Life in West University Place
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West University Place?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $6,713 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,472,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $147,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West University Place, TX?
Renting in West University Place costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in West University Place?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West University Place cheap or expensive?
West University Place is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $250,000+. It ranks 422nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West University Place?
The median homeowner in West University Place pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is West University Place more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in West University Place?
The median home value in West University Place is $1,472,000, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
14,982 people live in West University Place. Numbers are typical (middle) values.