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University Center, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Loudoun County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,107 Population 4,464/sq mi density
$112,000 Median Income $48,411 per capita
$477,800 Home Value $799,288 Zillow
$2,134 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 1,262 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$112,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$477,800 home value, $2,134/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.2% bachelor's degree or higher

University Center, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,000
49% above
$48,411 per capita
Home Value
$477,800
69% above
Zillow: $799,288
Median Rent
$2,134/mo
83% above
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
49% below
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.2%
55% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
2% below
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How University Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows University Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
149%
Home Value
169%
Rent
183%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
155%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is University Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

University Center residents earn a median household income of $112,000 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,411. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,735 business establishments, including 863 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in University Center is $477,800 , 69% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $799,288. Median rent is $2,134/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Safety & Crime

University Center reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,262/100K.

Education

52.2% of adults in University Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

University Center has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population4,107
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density4,464/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$112,000
Per Capita$48,411
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$44,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,631

Housing

A
Home Value$477,800
Rent$2,134
Ownership31.2%
Zillow$799,288
Housing Units1,834
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent194/100K
Property1,262/100K

Health

Obesity31.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death3,355/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation359 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations50
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in University Center was built in 1998.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.