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West University Place

Sub-neighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$2.2M
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
5
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$2.4M
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
AprJul
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprJul
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
AprJul
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
AprJul
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
AprJul
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
AprJul
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
201820232025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,385
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$2.4M
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.4,100 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.4
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1990
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.69%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.87%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.22%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.36%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.19
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,226
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,760 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$248K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$375K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all sub-neighborhoods nationally.

How West University Place compares

By median home value, West University Place is the 4th most expensive of 100 neighborhoods in Harris County, and its typical home is worth more than 99% of all homes in Harris County.

Home values in West University Place

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$459K$5.7M
neighborhoods in Harris County ranked by median home value
#Harris CountyMedian valueHomes
1Carlton Woods$3.2M256
2Tanglewood$2.9M1,242
3Crestwood / Glen Cove$2.4M444
4West University Place$2.4M1,385
5West Oaks$2.2M109
6Southampton$1.7M795
7Sunset Terrace / Montclair$1.7M286
8Boulevard Oaks$1.6M511
9Hilshire VIllage$1.4M317
10Morningside Place$1M573
11Houston Heights West$997K381
12Houston Heights East$984K760
13Royal Shores$978K157
14Historic Heights South$967K734
15Kingwood Greens$823K219
16Woodland Heights$811K2,272
17St. George Place$774K543
18Kings Forest$773K264
19Briargrove Park$765K2,036
20Northgate Country Club$709K239
21Kelliwood Estates$671K419
22Barker's Landing$649K365
23First Montrose Commons$645K300
24Kings Point$644K1,590

100 neighborhoods in Harris County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the West University Place market

What is the median home price in West University Place, TX?

The median sale price in West University Place, TX is $2,204,120 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in West University Place, TX each year?

5 homes sold in West University Place, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in West University Place, TX?

West University Place, TX contains 1,385 residential properties, with a median of 4,100 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 1990. The median TopHap Estimate is $2.4M.

How does West University Place, TX compare to the rest of Harris County?

By median home value, West University Place, TX is the 4th most expensive of 100 neighborhoods in Harris County. Its typical home is worth more than 99% of all homes in Harris County. Crestwood / Glen Cove ranks just above it and West Oaks just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in West University Place, TX?

87% of homes in West University Place, TX are owner-occupied. 22% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in West University Place, TX hold?

69% of mortgaged homes in West University Place, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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