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University Park
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
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Suburb
Dallas

University Park

#4 in Best Suburbs to Live in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A
    University Park is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 25,029. University Park is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in University Park offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In University Park there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in University Park and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in University Park are highly rated.
    About University Park...
    Population
    25,029
    Suburb of
    Dallas
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,380,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,536
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    University Park Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      4
      282.7
    • Murder
      4
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      184.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      924.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      126.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      42%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      46%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      7%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      4%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in University Park

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $247,045
    National
    $69,021
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