At a Glance
Median Income
$94,886
$55,376 per capita
Home Value
$849,600
Zillow: $1,423,154
Median Rent
$1,689/mo
48.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.4%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
7.8% smoking rate
How University Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows University Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is University Gardens a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
University Gardens residents earn a median household income of $94,886 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,376. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in University Gardens is $849,600 , 201% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,423,154. Median rent is $1,689/month, with 48.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
59.4% of adults in University Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% above the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
University Gardens has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population3,986
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density7,521/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born33.4%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,886
Per Capita$55,376
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
D
Home Value$849,600
Rent$1,689
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$1,423,154
Housing Units1,638
Rent Burden48.1%
Health
Obesity22.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation92 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.4%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+30.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute47 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in University Gardens was built in 1950.
24.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
33.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.