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West University Place and Bellaire have been ranked as two of the wealthiest suburbs in the United States, coming in at No. 3 and No. 23 respectively. Both neighborhoods feature high home values and household incomes, with West University Place averaging nearly $1 million in home values and a household income of over $409,000. Bellaire follows closely with values surpassing $1.1 million and average incomes around $311,000. This recent analysis highlights the affluent status of these Texas neighborhoods and their growing desirability among luxury homebuyers.
West University Place and Bellaire are recognized as two of the wealthiest suburbs in the United States for 2025, according to a recent report from GoBankingRates. West University Place ranks at an impressive No. 3, while Bellaire comes in at No. 23.
Both neighborhoods boast home values near the $1 million mark, with West University Place’s typical home value recorded at $982,834, and Bellaire’s average surpassing $1.1 million. These suburbs also reflect substantial average household incomes, with West University Place at $409,667 and Bellaire at $311,033 as of May 2025.
Over the past year, West University Place experienced an increase in average household income by $5,832, while Bellaire saw its household income rise from $294,605 to $311,033. The financial profiles of these suburbs place them among the top locales for affluent residents seeking luxury living.
The GoBankingRates report primarily analyzed municipalities with populations of at least 5,000 households located in metropolitan areas, emphasizing average household incomes as the core metric. This year, the report identified multiple Texas suburbs among the nation’s wealthiest, including University Park at No. 6 and Southlake at No. 7. Colleyville also made its first appearance in the rankings at No. 47.
West University Place is noted for its upscale properties and luxurious real estate, including the famed “Darth Vader House,” which fetched over $3 million in a recent sale. The allure of these neighborhoods is further highlighted by their frequent presence in monthly rankings of Houston’s most expensive homes sold.
The strong performance of West University Place and Bellaire in wealth rankings showcases the ongoing desirability of these affluent communities. The report utilized data from the U.S. Census Bureau in conjunction with housing market analyses to establish its findings, demonstrating a rigorous approach to understanding wealth distribution in suburban America.
Overall, the recognition of West University Place and Bellaire as high-ranking suburbs illustrates their appeal and the substantial economic activity occurring within these Texas neighborhoods. The attention to household incomes and property values in this report may influence prospective homeowners, real estate investors, and urban planners as they assess the changing dynamics of wealth distribution in the United States.
The complete report from GoBankingRates provides further insights, methodologies, and interactive maps for those interested in more detailed data on the wealth ranking of suburbs nationwide.
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- CultureMap Houston
- KHOU 11 News
- MSN Money
- Wikipedia: Wealth in the United States
- Houston Agent Magazine
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Real Estate
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