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University Park

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 1
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    D-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    C+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    C
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
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University Park is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California with a population of 25,695. University Park is in Los Angeles County. Living in University Park offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent 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 be liberal.
About University Park...
Population
25,695

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$473,103
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,416
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    91%
  • Own
    9%
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University Park Rankings

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

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    255
    283
  • Murder
    4
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    147
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    559
    500
  • Theft
    3,885
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    282
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$16,932
National
$55,322
Children
5%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    27%
    13%
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  • Private Schools
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University Park Reviews

1
Mostly just USC. Needs better transportation links to adjacent neighborhoods and to calm traffic. University Village is a new and exciting development.
  • Aug 18 2017
  • Overall Experience
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