Population 47,137 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Heights
Household size in University Heights
| Period | University Heights | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.91 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.08 | 2.81 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in University Heights average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.98 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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
| Period | University Heights | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3 | 33.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 34.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 35.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 36.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +3.3 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
University Heights is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.4, against 40.1 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Bronx. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.3, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | University Heights | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6% | 27.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 26.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 23.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 22.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −5.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in University Heights: 22.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Bronx as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has fallen 7.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
Renters in University Heights
| Period | University Heights | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 79.3% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 80.9% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 80.3% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 79.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in University Heights: 90.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About six in ten owners (58.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.0 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 Heights
| Period | University Heights | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 8.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in University Heights: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. University Heights has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Bronx neighborhoods.
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
| Period | University Heights | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1951 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1952 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1958 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
University Heights is a place of older homes: half were built before 1949, 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
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
| Period | University Heights | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $979 | $952 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,083 | $1,077 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,265 | $1,232 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,505 | $1,512 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$525 | +$561 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in University Heights pays $1,505 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $525 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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
Bachelor's degrees in University Heights
| Period | University Heights | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 17.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 17.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 19.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 22.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +5.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in University Heights: 18.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.5 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
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
| Period | University Heights | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.0% | 68.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.6% | 69.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.9% | 72.2% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 75.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in University Heights never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | University Heights | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 15.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 11.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in University Heights: 10.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in Bronx as a whole (11.7%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 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 | 2.74 | 36.4 | 22.6% | 90.1% | 4.3% | 1949 | $1,505 | 18.8% | 72.8% | 10.5% |
| Fordham | 2.67 | 33.7 | 28.1% | 96.6% | 5.7% | 1951 | $1,562 | 14.4% | 70.2% | 13.1% |
| Inwood | 2.69 | 39.9 | 15.7% | 89.0% | 8.8% | 1942 | $1,607 | 34.6% | 77.2% | 9.3% |
| Belmont | 2.51 | 31.5 | 23.8% | 97.7% | 5.8% | 1958 | $1,394 | 16.7% | 67.4% | 19.6% |
| Morris Heights | 2.66 | 35.1 | 25.7% | 95.0% | 2.4% | 1959 | $1,333 | 12.0% | 69.1% | 13.5% |
| Tremont | 2.68 | 33.5 | 29.4% | 95.9% | 5.4% | 1968 | $1,425 | 14.8% | 70.2% | 14.0% |
| Kings Bridge | 2.42 | 39.1 | 21.8% | 76.8% | 6.4% | 1950 | $1,692 | 31.6% | 81.3% | 10.6% |
| Bedford Park | 2.55 | 37.5 | 20.5% | 90.3% | 7.1% | 1945 | $1,567 | 24.0% | 75.6% | 10.1% |
| Spuyten Duyvil | 2.10 | 52.5 | 6.7% | 39.4% | 5.4% | 1959 | $2,238 | 64.4% | 93.3% | 5.2% |
| Washington Heights | 2.70 | 39.8 | 15.6% | 87.4% | 8.8% | 1942 | $1,662 | 39.4% | 78.0% | 14.0% |
| Highbridge | 2.63 | 34.9 | 23.5% | 95.6% | 2.6% | 1958 | $1,456 | 18.9% | 72.1% | 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 Heights. 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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