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University Park, TX


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University Park, Texas

University Park, Texas, in Dallas county, is 4 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The city is located in the Dallas metropolitan area. University Park has a population of 23,324.

The People and Families of University Park

In University Park, about 54% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in University Park, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, University Park had a median family income of $140,573. People in University Park generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in University Park than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In University Park, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in University Park. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of University Park gave more campaign money ($3,450) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

University Park is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

University Park Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in University Park. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In University Park, 83% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in University Park, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

University Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUniversity Park College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUniversity Park Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUniversity Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUniversity Park Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyUniversity Park Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%University Park Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%University Park Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%University Park People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%University Park Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%University Park Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of University Park, TX

Comparing University Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity53
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population22
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use710

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built21
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime78

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