At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$111,757 per capita
Home Value
$1,766,700
Zillow: $2,402,604
Median Rent
$2,940/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
743/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
90.4%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
330 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $111,757. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in University Park is $1,766,700 , 527% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,402,604. Median rent is $2,940/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
University Park reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 743/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
90.4% of adults in University Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(168% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
University Park has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population25,104
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density6,803/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$111,757
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,766,700
Rent$2,940
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$2,402,604
Housing Units7,799
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent24/100K
Property743/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault8/100K
Burglary71/100K
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation550 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+90.4%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+42.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute19 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations285
Libraries60
Did You Know?
University Park was founded in 1924.
The median home in University Park was built in 1987.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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