University Park, TX

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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

University Park Almanac

University Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

University Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by University Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, University Park, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

University Park Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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