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University City
  • Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A+

University City is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a population of 10,361. University City is in Philadelphia County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in University City offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In University City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in University City and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About University City...
Population
10,361

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$514,852
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,218
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    94%
  • Own
    6%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    100.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    86.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    96
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,408.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    32
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$31,685
National
$69,021
Families with Children
13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

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