At a Glance
Median Income
$112,000
$48,411 per capita
Home Value
$477,800
Zillow: $799,288
Median Rent
$2,134/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
9.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is University Center a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 6.0% (67% 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.
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 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,107
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density4,464/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born31.1%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$112,000
Per Capita$48,411
Unemployment6.0%
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%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death3,355/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
31.1% 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.