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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Jordan

Best apartments in University City under ?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 34,655 people. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

8 replies 3 upvotes housing
Samuel Gutierrez

University City is underrated, change my mind

Hello, Military spouse here. With a population of 34,655, University City is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -University City sits at 544.2 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods...

2 replies 10 upvotes living
Katherine Foster

Grocery stores in University City -recommendations?

First post here. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cheers. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

3 replies 11 upvotes qa
Luca

Top 5 things I love about University City

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. Median household income is $76,466, which feels about average for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. TIA! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a...

5 replies 20 upvotes best-worst
Jack S.

Commute times in University City -how bad?

Hey, I'm single, late 50s, and Rent is about $1,265/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used...

1 replies 21 upvotes jobs
Scarlett C.

Things that make University City unique

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -University City sits at 544.2 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do?

5 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
Zoe Carter

Best industries in University City right now

Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great.

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Luca

Moving to University City -what should I know?

Hey, Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for University City? The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just ...

13 replies 20 upvotes moving
Samuel Gutierrez

Affordable areas near University City?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $76,466 in University City. With a population of 34,655, University City is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with...

0 replies 8 upvotes housing
Lucy Alvarez

Housing in University City compared to Las Vegas

Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,265/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdo...

2 replies 24 upvotes housing
Luca

Is public transit usable in University City?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -University City sits at 544.2 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

7 replies 16 upvotes qa
Victoria Howard

Best kept secrets of University City, MO

You can expect to pay around $1,265 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

18 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
Elijah Kelly

Best and worst neighborhoods in University City

I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $285,100, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,265 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

6 replies 30 upvotes best-worst
Zoe Carter

How is University City for outdoor activities?

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -University City sits at 544.2 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

1 replies 9 upvotes qa
Adeline Gomez

Working in University City -salaries realistic?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. With a population of 34,655, University City is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $285,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -University City sits at 544.2 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,655 p...

2 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Emma Lewis

What I wish I knew before living in University City

Rent is about $1,265/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than ...

0 replies 16 upvotes living
Elijah Kelly

Best neighborhoods to rent in University City?

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $285,100 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable....

15 replies 26 upvotes housing
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