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University Park

#4 in Best Suburbs to Live in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
  • 19 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A-
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    University Park is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 24,954. 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
    24,954

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,230,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,990
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    University Park Rankings

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

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      3.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      15.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      129.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      909.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      145
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      41%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      47%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      9%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      4%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      0%
      13%

    Working in University Park

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $214,477
    National
    $55,322
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    University Park Reviews

    19 reviews
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    HPISD school district. Small municipality with own Fired, EMS, and Police with terrific, fast response! Small town feel yet minutes to downtown, North Park and the Dallas Tollway!
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    Growing up in University Park was one of the best opportunities I could have asked for. The Park Cities are clean, child-friendly and organized. With so many restaurants, shopping this community is truly heaven on earth. Residents of the community send their children to school at one of the 5 elementary schools that fed into HP Middle School and HP High School. This close-knit community is full of spirit, love, and support!
    When one enters University Park, Texas, it is almost as if he or she enters a whole other world. Commonly known as "The Bubble", the city is a fresh break from the business of Dallas. Although it has a large population, it feels more like a community through the schools, parks, and small shopping centers. The schools are among the highest in performance in Texas. The pond and fields at Caruth Park bring about a feeling of peace and almost being in the country, while still being in the middle of it all. Lastly, the University Park Police provides a feeling of safety within its city residents. Though it may seem to be a small thing, it is an atmosphere that is established, bringing about something that is uncommon and beautiful in today's world.