West University Place is a medium-sized city located in the state of Texas. With a population of 14,791 people and three associated neighborhoods, West University Place is the 193rd largest community in Texas.

West University Place home prices are not only among the most expensive in Texas, but West University Place real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

A relatively large number of people in West University Place telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 22.43% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, West University Place is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

West University Place is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, West University Place’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to West University Place, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. West University Place is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 90.48% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in West University Place in 2022 was $143,437, which is wealthy relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $573,748 for a family of four.

West University Place is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call West University Place home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of West University Place residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in West University Place include English, German, Irish, European, and Italian.

In addition, West University Place has a lot of people living here who were born outside of the US (15.95%).

The most common language spoken in West University Place is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.