At a Glance
Median Income
$75,439
$38,554 per capita
Home Value
$249,400
Zillow: $264,511
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
12.0% smoking rate
How Universal City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Universal City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Universal City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Universal City residents earn a median household income of $75,439 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,554. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Universal City is $249,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,511. Median rent is $1,213/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
33.3% of adults in Universal City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Universal City has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population19,853
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density3,520/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,439
Per Capita$38,554
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,400
Rent$1,213
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$264,511
Housing Units7,825
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation844 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Universal City was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.