University Place, Washington

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  1. Overview - Life In University Place
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In University Place
  3. Crime In University Place
  4. Cost of Living In University Place
  5. Gender In University Place
  6. Household Income For University Place
  7. Education In University Place
  8. Race & Ethnicity In University Place
About University Place, Washington
Is University Place, Washington a good place to live?
University Place is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 33661 residents.. The poverty rate of University Place is 7.1%, which is 49% lower than national average. The typical household in University Place earns $77832 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 29.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in University Place, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of University Place remained 4.7%, which is 0% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In University Place, only 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in University Place is 121, which is 21% higher than national average. Median home value in University Place is $387800 , which is 69% higher than national average. While median income in University Place remained $77832, which is 15% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
33661
Unemployment
4.7%
0% NAT AVG.
Poverty
7.1%
49% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8.5
Median Home
$387800
69% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$77832
15% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1250
8% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
121
21% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 14
Unemployed People
1 in 21
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 28
People Earning < $50,000
29.8%
People with <= High School
1 in 4
People With Any Degree
1 in 1.9
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing90%

Affordability60%

Safety50%

Amenities90%

Diversity85%

Education90%

Commute60%

Is University Place, Washington safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in University Place, Washington is 27% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of University Place is 12% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of University Place is 34% higher than national average. You have 1 in 288 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 37 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
1021
Violent : 117
Property : 904
Total Crime
27% NAT. AVG.
2% STATE AVG.
2973.3 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
12% NAT. AVG.
16% STATE AVG.
340.7 (per 100k)
Property Crime
34% NAT. AVG.
4% STATE AVG.
2632.6 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In University Place
Violent crime
1 in 288
Property crime
1 in 37
Robbery
1 in 1202
Burglary
1 in 160
Assault
1 in 432
Car Theft
1 in 468
University Place : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Washington 33 38 17 46 35
In USA 878 846 400 981 862
University Place : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Washington 17 23 20 16 43
In USA 958 304 444 965 1199

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count University Place
Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 117 340.7 293.7 387.8
Murder 1 2.9 3.91 6.5
Robbery 28 81.5 67.37 73.9
Assault 78 227.1 187.62 279.7
Rape 10 29.2 34.8 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count University Place
 Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 904 2632.6 2732.44 1,958.2
Burglary 210 611.5 522.08 314.2
Larceny 622 1811.4 1854.23 1,398
Car Theft 72 209.7 356.13 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense University Place Washington National Avg.
Services 112 112 100
Groceries 119 110 100
Health 124 122 100
Housing 141 136 100
Transportation 136 123 100
Utilities 94 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender University Place Washington Country
Female 52.2% 50% 50.8%
Male 47.8% 50% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income University Place Washington Country
Less than $10,000 3.6% 4.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 6.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.2% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 17.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 15% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.2% 18.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.6% 8.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 9.6% 10.5% 8.3%
Education


Education University Place Washington Country
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 21% 22% 27.0%
Other College 22% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 26% 23% 20.0%
Master's Degree 10% 10% 9.0%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity University Place Washington Country
White 66.5% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 6% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 1% 0.6%
Asian 10.5% 8.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.8% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 7.3% 5.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 8.4% 12.9% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity