Population 5,937 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University
Household size in University
| Period | University | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in University run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Buffalo area, where it has 2.33 people. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in University
| Period | University | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.9 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.9 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.4 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
University is young: half of its residents are under 28.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 26.5, as it has nationally. University has the youngest population of any Buffalo neighborhood.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in University
| Period | University | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in University (10.2%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. University has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Buffalo neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in University
Renters in University
| Period | University | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.3% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.7% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.4% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.0% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in University: 63.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About half of owners (48.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 11.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in University
| Period | University | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in University as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. Compared with other Buffalo neighborhoods, University has a lower vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in University
| Period | University | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
University is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in University
| Period | University | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $790 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $815 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $980 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,263 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$473 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in University costs $1,263 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Buffalo area as a whole ($1,126). Rents are up $473 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in University
Bachelor's degrees in University
| Period | University | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.1% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.3% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.1% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in University than nationally: 45.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 10.6 points, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in University
| Period | University | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in University: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. University has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Buffalo neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in University
| Period | University | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
University compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | 2.45 | 28.4 | 10.2% | 63.0% | 9.5% | 1946 | $1,263 | 45.1% | 95.3% | 4.9% |
| Starin Central | 2.25 | 43.5 | 11.9% | 40.6% | 12.7% | 1950 | $1,142 | 53.3% | 91.2% | 9.5% |
| Lasalle | 2.68 | 30.8 | 19.2% | 65.0% | 12.5% | 1939 | $1,260 | 29.8% | 87.4% | 7.8% |
| Kensington | 2.49 | 34.4 | 21.2% | 50.7% | 7.9% | 1943 | $1,284 | 22.4% | 89.5% | 7.5% |
| Leroy | 2.67 | 35.0 | 26.7% | 59.7% | 15.2% | 1944 | $949 | 18.6% | 83.9% | 11.2% |
| North Park | 2.01 | 35.7 | 6.0% | 55.1% | 8.2% | 1940 | $1,269 | 53.3% | 95.5% | 2.4% |
| Lincoln Park-Buffalo | 2.31 | 43.4 | 14.7% | 20.7% | 6.4% | 1956 | $1,305 | 51.0% | 97.7% | 2.6% |
| Kenfield | 2.61 | 29.5 | 32.2% | 59.2% | 14.4% | 1945 | $824 | 16.9% | 83.0% | 7.1% |
| Grider | 2.25 | 39.9 | 21.0% | 47.2% | 17.8% | 1942 | $1,010 | 8.4% | 91.6% | 12.7% |
| Park Meadow | 1.85 | 39.6 | 12.8% | 55.3% | 10.1% | 1948 | $1,273 | 65.4% | 97.4% | 9.7% |
| Hamlin Park | 2.55 | 32.0 | 25.3% | 44.0% | 10.9% | 1939 | $1,192 | 28.6% | 86.8% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up University. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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