At a Glance
Median Income
$94,952
$50,062 per capita
Home Value
$578,100
Zillow: $653,880
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
239/100K
1,935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
10.1% smoking rate
How University Place Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows University Place's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is University Place a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
University Place residents earn a median household income of $94,952 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,062. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in University Place is $578,100 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $653,880. Median rent is $1,664/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
University Place reports 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,935/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.5% of adults in University Place hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
University Place has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population34,850
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density4,179/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,952
Per Capita$50,062
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B
Home Value$578,100
Rent$1,664
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$653,880
Housing Units14,377
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent239/100K
Property1,935/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault177/100K
Burglary157/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation423 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries29
Did You Know?
University Place was founded in 1888.
The median home in University Place was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.