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University Place
  • Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Suburb
Seattle

University Place

#5 in Best Places to Live in Pierce County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    University Place is a suburb of Seattle with a population of 34,565. University Place is in Pierce County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in University Place offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In University Place there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in University Place and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in University Place are highly rated.
    About University Place...
    Population
    34,565
    Suburb of
    Seattle
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $430,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,395
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      110.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      55.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      409.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,587
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      209.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in University Place

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $84,673
    National
    $69,021
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