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University Park, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mahaska County County
University Park, IA
At a Glance
How University Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows University Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is University Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
University Park residents earn a median household income of $65,815 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,723. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 625 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in University Park is $92,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,409. Median rent is $731/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
University Park reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,000/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in University Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
University Park has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.