Population 8,937 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University District
Household size in University District
| Period | University District | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.78 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.92 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.61 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.49 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in University District are small: just 1.49 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. Household size has dropped from 1.78 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Cleveland neighborhood has 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 District
| Period | University District | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.3 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.4 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.1 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.3 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
University District is young: half of its residents are under 27.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 29.4, even as the national median rose. No other Cleveland neighborhood is younger.
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 District
| Period | University District | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in University District, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. University District has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Cleveland 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 District
Renters in University District
| Period | University District | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.2% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 83.8% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.1% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in University District: 87.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 60.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Cleveland neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
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 District
| Period | University District | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.5% of the housing in University District, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 District
| Period | University District | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +32 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in University District leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are newer than in the wider Cleveland area, where the median home dates to 1966. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west. Only one other Cleveland neighborhood has newer homes.
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 District
| Period | University District | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $638 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $621 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,034 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,519 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$882 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in University District pays $1,519 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Cleveland area overall ($1,216). Rents are up $882 a month from 2006–10, a 138% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. No other Cleveland neighborhood has higher rents.
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 District
Bachelor's degrees in University District
| Period | University District | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.2% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.8% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.8% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in University District: 57.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 10.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Cleveland neighborhood has 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 District
| Period | University District | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in University District is the same as the national rate: 89.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent. The rate is lower than in the wider Cleveland area (91.8%). The share with a diploma has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 District
| Period | University District | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −17.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University District is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 17.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 District 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 District | 1.49 | 27.1 | 7.8% | 87.7% | 15.5% | 1975 | $1,519 | 57.8% | 89.3% | 5.0% |
| Hough | 2.12 | 40.6 | 21.7% | 77.5% | 21.6% | 1963 | $785 | 13.9% | 82.6% | 11.9% |
| Fairfax | 2.65 | 31.6 | 34.1% | 67.3% | 23.2% | 1948 | $829 | 14.5% | 83.8% | 27.0% |
| Glenville | 2.34 | 38.9 | 20.9% | 53.6% | 19.8% | 1948 | $1,032 | 16.2% | 84.2% | 10.6% |
| Woodland Hills | 2.33 | 39.1 | 28.2% | 65.2% | 17.7% | 1947 | $690 | 14.5% | 82.8% | 18.0% |
| Buckeye-Shaker | 1.86 | 45.7 | 13.0% | 65.4% | 19.1% | 1945 | $933 | 35.0% | 86.5% | 9.9% |
| Forest Hills | 2.37 | 38.9 | 23.9% | 44.1% | 29.6% | 1939 | $914 | 12.5% | 83.0% | 22.4% |
| Saint Claire-Superior | 2.23 | 37.8 | 33.9% | 62.0% | 29.2% | 1938 | $1,019 | 14.3% | 87.8% | 8.0% |
| Kinsmith | 2.31 | 29.1 | 44.8% | 79.5% | 9.6% | 1984 | $546 | 8.3% | 78.7% | 34.5% |
| Goodrich-Kirtland Park | 1.95 | 36.8 | 7.5% | 76.9% | 19.8% | 1940 | $1,230 | 22.6% | 71.9% | 6.5% |
| Central | 2.38 | 31.0 | 41.6% | 86.8% | 9.2% | 1971 | $638 | 16.9% | 80.3% | 34.2% |
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 District. 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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