Population 34,135 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University City
Household size in University City
| Period | University City | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in University City are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have smaller households.
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 City
| Period | University City | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.2, the median age in University City is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in the St. Louis area overall, where the median age is 40.8. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 City
| Period | University City | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in University City than nationally: 10.1%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the St. Louis area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 City
Renters in University City
| Period | University City | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.9% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.2% | 31.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in University City than nationally: 43.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About a third of owners (33.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, as it has 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 City
| Period | University City | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in University City: 12.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 City
| Period | University City | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in University City is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1948, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. University City has the oldest homes of any Missouri city with 5,000+ people.
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 City
| Period | University City | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $890 | $825 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $984 | $920 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,118 | $1,010 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,362 | $1,239 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$472 | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in University City pays $1,362 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the St. Louis area as a whole ($1,239). Rents are up $472 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 City
Bachelor's degrees in University City
| Period | University City | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.5% | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.9% | 32.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 34.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.8% | 38.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
University City is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 City
| Period | University City | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 92.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 93.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in University City: 96.4% 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 5.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. University City has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Missouri cities.
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 City
| Period | University City | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University City runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 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 City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University City | 2.21 | 39.2 | 10.1% | 43.3% | 12.3% | 1948 | $1,362 | 64.8% | 96.4% | 4.0% |
| Pagedale | 2.13 | 40.0 | 19.3% | 50.0% | 17.4% | 1954 | $892 | 23.9% | 82.5% | 10.5% |
| Clayton | 2.13 | 35.7 | 8.3% | 45.3% | 9.2% | 1954 | $1,656 | 84.6% | 97.6% | 3.3% |
| Vinita Terrace | 2.13 | 39.1 | 11.9% | 37.6% | 9.0% | 1949 | $1,131 | 24.4% | 88.0% | 6.5% |
| Hanley Hills | 2.17 | 36.3 | 10.2% | 40.6% | 10.3% | 1951 | $1,089 | 15.5% | 86.8% | 8.3% |
| Vinita Park | 2.02 | 42.3 | 12.6% | 46.5% | 11.1% | 1951 | $1,125 | 23.1% | 87.7% | 7.5% |
| Wellston | 2.12 | 43.5 | 24.4% | 53.7% | 28.1% | 1957 | $971 | 13.7% | 91.3% | 9.6% |
| Greendale | 1.87 | 23.4 | 15.7% | 56.0% | 7.2% | 1955 | $874 | 40.7% | 92.0% | 10.5% |
| Richmond Heights | 2.09 | 35.8 | 3.8% | 44.8% | 6.5% | 1952 | $1,428 | 76.0% | 99.5% | 2.0% |
| Olivette | 2.62 | 39.1 | 16.9% | 29.8% | 4.0% | 1960 | $1,504 | 66.8% | 96.2% | 5.5% |
| Hillsdale | 2.46 | 27.5 | 33.9% | 69.9% | 26.9% | 1955 | $1,063 | 5.8% | 91.8% | 13.4% |
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 City. 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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