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West University Area Facts

  • West University has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • West University crime rates are 66% higher than the Austin average
  • Cost of living in West University is 1% higher than the Austin average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West University? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Shoal Creek Greenbelt
      Adams-Hemphill Neighborhood Park
      Honors Quad
      Garden patch
      Shoal Creek Greenbelt
      Bailey Neighborhood Park
      Harris Triangle
      Pease District Park

      Entertainment

      Neill-Cochran House Museum
      Harry Ransom Center
      Seiders Spring
      Art Building and Museum
      Archer M Huntington Art Gallery
      Texas Memorial Museum
      Bob Bullock IMAX
      Texas State History Museum

      Food & Drink

      Junior's Beer & Wine
      Dirty Martin's
      Subway
      Whataburger
      Taco Shack
      Torchy's Tacos
      In-N-Out Burger
      Spider House

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West University? Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in West University.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      37% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      32%

      31% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West University? The cost of living in West University is 127/100 - which is 35% higher than Texas.
      West University
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      Austin
      126

      26% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West University? West University crime rates are 6,157, which are 153% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      6,157 per 100k people

      191% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17  

      191% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West University? The median income in West University is $29,875 which is 63% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $29,87563% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,05360% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West University a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cornerstone Hospital Austin
      Heart Hospital of Austin
      Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital
      Passport Health Austin Travel Clinic
      Passport Health Northwest Austin Travel Clinic
      Saint David's North Austin Medical Center
      Seton Southwest Hospital
      Austin State Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Randalls Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Austin Regional Clinic
      SharpeVision modern LASIK
      Optometrist
      Care Spot
      Freedom Eye Care - Soroush Azadi, O.D.
      Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists
      Allergies & Asthma Clinic
      South Austin Medical Clinic: Canon Todd A MD

      B Housing

      What are West University home prices? West University home prices are $646,834 - which is 152% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $646,83498% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,23455% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      14%

      78% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does West University have good schools? The West University graduation rate is 94% - which is 21% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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