Census Bureau data for University Heights city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — University Heights city
- What is the median household income in University Heights city?
- The median household income in University Heights city is $98,474 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in University Heights city?
- The poverty rate in University Heights city is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in University Heights city?
- $224,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in University Heights city?
- The median gross rent in University Heights city is $1,445 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of University Heights city residents have a college degree?
- 66.2% of adults in University Heights city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,508
Median Income
$98,474
Median Home Value
$224,900
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.6%
Median Age
30.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$21,218 (+27.5%)
Home Value:
+$60,600 (+36.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.3 pp (+65.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.1 pp (+13.9%)
Unemployment:
+2.1 pp (+60%)
Demographics
Total Population
13,508
Median Age
30.0
Female
51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 69.6%
Black 22.4%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Other 1.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.7%
Chinese
0.4%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.6%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$98,474
±$15,341
+$28,794 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$118,043
Median Family Income
$117,444
Poverty Rate
5.8%
-3.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
10.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
2.8%
$25–35k
6.1%
$35–50k
7.9%
$50–75k
17.4%
$75–100k
8.3%
$100–150k
24.2%
$150–200k
11.7%
$200k+
13.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
5,035
Owner-Occupied
66.4%
Renter-Occupied
33.6%
Vacancy Rate
5.4%
Median Home Value
$224,900
+$25,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,445
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.7%
$50–100k
1.4%
$100–200k
12.7%
$200–300k
41.9%
$300–500k
16.7%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.3%
$500–1k
3.1%
$1–1.5k
42.1%
$1.5–2k
27.2%
$2–2.5k
13.0%
$2.5–3.5k
2.4%
$3.5k+
2.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.0%
1 vehicle
37.1%
2 vehicles
44.2%
3+
14.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
7.8%
5–19 units
1.6%
20+ units
7.3%
Mobile home
0.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
27.3%
1940–1969
27.3%
1970–1999
6.1%
2000–2009
1.0%
2010+
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
97.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
66.2%
+35.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
35.8%
Some College / Associate
13.6%
Less Than High School
1.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
69.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
+0.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
22.4%
Self-Employed
3.5%
Government Workers
9.6%
Private For-Profit
86.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
37.2%
Prof. Services
11.8%
Finance
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Retail
8.3%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Transportation
2.8%
Public Admin
2.7%
Wholesale
2.4%
Construction
2.1%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
60.5%
Sales
19.8%
Food Prep
12.3%
Production
5.9%
Construction
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.0 min
Drove Alone
60.6%
Carpool
5.0%
Public Transit
2.5%
Work from Home
22.4%
Walked
8.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,761
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.1%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
4.4%
15–19
12.1%
20–24
12.6%
25–34
15.1%
35–44
11.3%
45–54
10.3%
55–64
4.1%
65–74
3.9%
75–84
7.6%
85+
3.7%
Under 18: 23.1%
Working age (18–64): 76.9%
65 and over: 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.9%
Naturalized Citizen
56.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
33.9%
Asia
29.9%
Latin America
17.8%
Africa
2.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.4%
With a Disability
8.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.6%
Uninsured
2.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
93.6%
Has a Computer
96.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023