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University Place, Washington is 4 miles N of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 27 miles S of Seattle, Washington. It is in Pierce county. The city is part of the Tacoma metro area. The population of University Place is 29,933.
In University Place, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, University Place had a median family income of $60,401. University Place is one of the richer cities in Washington. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. The people of University Place can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.
Among University Place political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,905. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in University Place, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Washington.
In University Place, 92% of commuters drive to work.
University Place strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing University Place to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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