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University Heights, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Johnson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,232
Population
4,738/sq mi density
$105,172
Median Income
$77,415 per capita
$393,200
Home Value
$292,103 Zillow
$1,417
Median Rent
37.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
294
Violent Crime/100K
2,421 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,172 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$393,200 home value, $1,417/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
294 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
89.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$393,200
39% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,417/mo
22% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.4%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
590
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$393,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$292,103
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.4%
Owner-Occupied
44.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$1,417/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
55.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $393,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $292,103 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,417 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 590 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 37.6% |