West University, Austin, TX
Living in West University
Bikeability92
Walkability99
Commute93
Public Transit79
Affordability100
Public Safety42
Airports59
Hospitals92
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation+8.2k (2010–19)
23 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
17%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years2%
15 to 34 years88%
35 to 54 years5%
55 to 74 years4%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian16%
Black8%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household17%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone42%
Economy
$25kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
49%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K52%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector64%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle6%
Car, truck, or van56%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked24%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$148kMedian Home Value-$432 (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$414 (2010–19)
13%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached15%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 201313%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M9%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more8%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas28%
Crime
Violent Crime in West University
United States45
Texas51
Austin Metro Area38
Travis County47
Property Crime in West University
United States48
Texas58
Austin Metro Area54
Travis County66
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West University
Inland Flooding74
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West University, Austin, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near West University, Austin, TX
Kirby Hall School
0 miles, NE
St Austin Catholic School
1 miles, S
St Andrew's Episcopal School
1 miles, N
Girls' School of Austin
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West University, Austin, TX
The University of Texas at Austin
1 miles, SE
Huston-Tillotson University
2 miles, SE
Austin Graduate School of Theology
4 miles, NE
Saint Edward's University
4 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West University, Austin, TX
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
1 miles, N
Seton Shoal Creek Hospital
1 miles, N
St David's Medical Center
1 miles, E
Austin State Hospital
1 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West University, Austin, TX
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
8 miles, SE
Robert Gray Army Airfield
54 miles, N
San Antonio International Airport
68 miles, SW
Easterwood Field
85 miles, E