At a Glance
Median Income
$197,589
$92,592 per capita
Home Value
$610,100
Zillow: $647,314
Median Rent
$2,406/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,169/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.0%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is University Park a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
University Park residents earn a median household income of $197,589 , which is 163% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $92,592. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in University Park is $610,100 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $647,314. Median rent is $2,406/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
University Park reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,169/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
78.0% of adults in University Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(131% above the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
University Park has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,636
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density5,272/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$197,589
Per Capita$92,592
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.3%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$610,100
Rent$2,406
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$647,314
Housing Units1,037
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,169/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary75/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation77 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+52.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute37 min
Broadband99.5%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries19
Did You Know?
University Park was founded in 1936.
The median home in University Park was built in 1945.
10.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
36.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.
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