University City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
34,655 Population 5,894/sq mi density
$76,466 Median Income $63,218 per capita
$285,100 Home Value $269,331 Zillow
$1,265 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,466 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$285,100 home value, $1,265/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.2% bachelor's degree or higher

University City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,466
2% above
$63,218 per capita
Home Value
$285,100
1% above
Zillow: $269,331
Median Rent
$1,265/mo
9% above
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.2%
91% above
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How University City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
101%
Rent
109%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
191%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is University City a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

University City residents earn a median household income of $76,466 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,218. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in University City is $285,100 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,331. Median rent is $1,265/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

64.2% of adults in University City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% above the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

University City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population34,655
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density5,894/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,466
Per Capita$63,218
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$285,100
Rent$1,265
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$269,331
Housing Units18,020
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation541 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.2%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+31.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.2%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in University City was built in 1951.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (7 miles).
9.4% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.