Population 3,425 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Heights and Rosedale Hills
Household size in University Heights and Rosedale Hills
| Period | University Heights and Rosedale Hills | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
University Heights and Rosedale Hills is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.38, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Heights and Rosedale Hills
| Period | University Heights and Rosedale Hills | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.9 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.3 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.4 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
University Heights and Rosedale Hills is young: half of its residents are under 31.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples.
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 Heights and Rosedale Hills
| Period | University Heights and Rosedale Hills | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in University Heights and Rosedale Hills than nationally: 14.3%, against 11.6%.
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 Heights and Rosedale Hills
Renters in University Heights and Rosedale Hills
| Period | University Heights and Rosedale Hills | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.6% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.8% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.9% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.5% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in University Heights and Rosedale Hills: 52.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly a third of owners (31.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Heights and Rosedale Hills
| Period | University Heights and Rosedale Hills | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.6% of the housing in University Heights and Rosedale Hills, 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.
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 Heights and Rosedale Hills
| Period | University Heights and Rosedale Hills | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
University Heights and Rosedale Hills is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Heights and Rosedale Hills
| Period | University Heights and Rosedale Hills | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $724 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $897 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $957 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $927 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$203 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in University Heights and Rosedale Hills runs $927 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 26.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. University Heights and Rosedale Hills has the lowest rents of any Indianapolis neighborhood.
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 Heights and Rosedale Hills
Bachelor's degrees in University Heights and Rosedale Hills
| Period | University Heights and Rosedale Hills | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in University Heights and Rosedale Hills than nationally: 29.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 Heights and Rosedale Hills
| Period | University Heights and Rosedale Hills | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.4% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in University Heights and Rosedale Hills never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 Heights and Rosedale Hills
| Period | University Heights and Rosedale Hills | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University Heights and Rosedale Hills is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. 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 Heights and Rosedale Hills 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 Heights and Rosedale Hills | 2.19 | 31.4 | 14.3% | 52.5% | 13.6% | 1962 | $927 | 29.9% | 86.5% | 4.7% |
| Carson Heights | 3.14 | 29.4 | 22.2% | 57.2% | 22.6% | 1964 | $1,100 | 11.7% | 60.2% | 1.9% |
| West Edgewood | 2.06 | 33.3 | 19.6% | 66.8% | 6.8% | 1967 | $1,092 | 19.7% | 81.6% | 13.3% |
| Carson Square | 2.48 | 33.5 | 15.5% | 44.2% | 11.1% | 1979 | $1,147 | 25.3% | 81.8% | 7.0% |
| Glenroy Village | 2.70 | 36.7 | 23.8% | 33.8% | 4.5% | 1970 | $1,211 | 21.8% | 81.3% | 2.7% |
| Downtown Indianapolis | 1.61 | 28.2 | 1.4% | 83.5% | 16.3% | 1999 | $1,638 | 70.6% | 93.6% | 3.6% |
| Chatham-Arch | 1.45 | 33.3 | 3.0% | 74.5% | 9.8% | 1984 | $1,445 | 64.9% | 88.6% | 5.1% |
| St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood | 1.56 | 30.4 | 2.7% | 83.3% | 11.0% | 1985 | $1,514 | 71.5% | 92.2% | 3.5% |
| Little Flower | 2.29 | 37.0 | 10.6% | 44.4% | 9.4% | 1942 | $1,077 | 29.8% | 82.9% | 8.6% |
| Irvington | 2.32 | 39.1 | 11.0% | 28.5% | 8.1% | 1944 | $1,054 | 45.2% | 94.4% | 4.6% |
| Martindale-Brightwood | 2.34 | 30.3 | 12.4% | 61.3% | 20.0% | 1956 | $1,156 | 26.4% | 80.8% | 5.7% |
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 Heights and Rosedale Hills. 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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