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University Park
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade C+
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade A

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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

About University Park...
Population
25,029

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

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census 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
  • Assault
    4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    12.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    184.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    924.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    126.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

Working in University Park

Jobs
grade 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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