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University Heights
  • Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

Report Card

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

University Heights is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia with a population of 2,227. University Heights is in District of Columbia County and is one of the best places to live in District of Columbia. Living in University Heights offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In University Heights there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in University Heights and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About University Heights...
Population
2,227

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$635,433
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,470
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    45%
  • Own
    55%
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University Heights Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    105.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    140.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    140.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,402.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    128.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$137,601
National
$69,021
Families with Children
23%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    32%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

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  • grade B+
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  • grade A minus
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