Good Employees, Good Neighbors, Good Customers
Westchase District covers 4.2 square miles at the center of the thriving West Houston economy. The Westchase District organization works to improve mobility and public safety in the area, while also leading public beautification projects and building parks and trails. These activities promote economic development and encourage redevelopment of existing commercial real estate.
More than 56,000 people work in Westchase District and 41,000 people live here. In addition, more than half a million people live within five miles. Together, they constitute a readily available, educated and highly skilled labor pool.
This represents a snapshot of the demographics of Westchase District:
INCOME
The largest demographic group in Westhchase District is young and on the go. Their median income ($48,433) is less than the US median, but these residents typically don’t have children, giving them more disposable income than segments with similar income levels. 42% of households in Westchase District are 1 resident. With a median age of 33 years, they are education, career-oriented and technologically-savvy.
60% of our area’s population is in its power earning years.
- 22% of the population is 22-34
- 16.7% is 35-44
- 11.6% is 45-54
- 9.7% is 55-64 [1]
The largest group (19%) has an annual household income between $50,000 and $74,999. 48% of all households have income greater than $50,000.
EDUCATION
Westchase District is a highly educated area. 41% of Westchase residents have a college degree compared to 32.5% statewide.
GROWTH
Westchase District continues to be a fast growth area in Houston. In the last 5 years, the District’s population grew by 23%.
JOBS
Employment in West Houston is projected to grow by 87,670 net new positions through 2022. This pace exceeds the expected job growth in the Houston/The Woodlands/Sugar Land MSA. [1]
[1] The Perryman Group
