University City
- Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
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University City
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 54 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C minus
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade D minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade D
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$254,508
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,480
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban
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University City Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault100.6national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery86.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary96national 500.1
- Theft1,408.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft32national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$19,479
National
$62,843Families with Children
13%
Top Public Schools Serving University City
- grade A+
Julia R. Masterman Secondary School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 255 reviews
- grade A+
Central High School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 1,331 reviews
- grade A
Science Leadership Academy
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 281 reviews
- grade A minus
Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 125 reviews
- grade A minus
Academy at Palumbo
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 510 reviews
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University City Reviews
Rating 3.67 out of 5 54 reviews
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UCity is a diverse and dynamic neighborhood! There are lots of young families, college students, and established blocks.
The summer is when it really shines with farmers markets, nearly weekly events in the park and tons of neighborhood events.
The summer is when it really shines with farmers markets, nearly weekly events in the park and tons of neighborhood events.
Bustling area with lots of student housing, restaurants, and opportunities. Drexel and University of Pennsylvania campuses here. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is centrally located. The further west you go, the more you get into residential instead of student areas. Chestnut & Walnut are the main streets to get you into and out of center city and east toward the river. Diverse neighborhoods that are gentrifying quickly as Penn's catchment area expands. Expect high rents in the area of college campuses and along Chestnut/Walnut out to around 50th st. A great place to explore.
University City consists of many neighborhoods which are made up of culturally diverse populations as well as eco-friendly and politically-conscious communities. The heart of Ucity is safety ensured by safety-police-officers that patrol various neighborhoods during days and nights. The many events promoted in Ucity, such as family-friendly block parties, keep the streets lively and fun. Ucity also offers sustainable grocery stores such as Mariposa Food Coop and Farmers Markets which encourage a healthy life-style. Furthermore, Public Transportation is very convenient to access through Septa trolley's, trains, and buses. Lastly, I would like to conclude that the education for middle schoolers and preschoolers is offered through great public and private middle schools and daycare centers such as Penn Alexander, Jubilee School, PIC (Parent Infant Center), CCS (Children's Community School), and Saint Mary's nursery school. Overall, Ucity is a welcoming city to people of all walks of life.