At a Glance
Median Income
$25,433
$6,687 per capita
Median Rent
$747/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.0%
34.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
24.1% smoking rate
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
University Park residents earn a median household income of $25,433 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $6,687. The unemployment rate stands at 18.0% (400% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.
Education
60.2% of adults in University Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
University Park has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.
Data Overview
People
Population2,699
Median Age19.6 yrs
Density1,753/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
F
Median Income$25,433
Per Capita$6,687
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty34.8%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$747
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$286,242
Housing Units545
Rent Burden36.5%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes19.4%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation3,956 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute11 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in University Park was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.