Population 13,623 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Heights
Household size in University Heights
| Period | University Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −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 crept up from 2.67 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 have larger 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 Heights
| Period | University Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.7 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.9 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.6 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
University Heights is young: half of its residents are under 30.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 32.2, even as the national median rose. Only six of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people are 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 Heights
| Period | University Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in University Heights (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, 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 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in University Heights is about as common as it is nationally: 32.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.2 points, 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 Heights
| Period | University Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in University Heights are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 9.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Heights
| Period | University Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in University Heights is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1950, 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 northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Only ten of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have older 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 Heights
| Period | University Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,153 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,190 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,153 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,798 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$645 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in University Heights costs $1,798 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $645 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have 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 Heights
Bachelor's degrees in University Heights
| Period | University Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.0% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 66.5% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.1% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.3% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
University Heights is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (69.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only ten of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people 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 Heights
| Period | University Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in University Heights: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. University Heights has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Ohio 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 Heights
| Period | University Heights | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University Heights is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Cleveland area overall (5.6%). 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 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 Heights | 2.74 | 30.6 | 8.7% | 32.1% | 5.5% | 1950 | $1,798 | 69.3% | 97.2% | 4.9% |
| Beachwood | 2.33 | 46.4 | 5.8% | 44.6% | 9.7% | 1974 | $2,068 | 61.4% | 96.5% | 6.5% |
| South Euclid | 2.50 | 40.3 | 15.3% | 18.4% | 6.7% | 1954 | $1,468 | 41.6% | 95.1% | 4.7% |
| Shaker Heights | 2.31 | 43.5 | 8.7% | 40.6% | 8.4% | 1947 | $1,316 | 69.4% | 97.9% | 4.8% |
| Cleveland Heights | 2.42 | 36.4 | 12.1% | 42.3% | 11.4% | 1942 | $1,350 | 58.2% | 96.4% | 6.9% |
| Lyndhurst | 2.06 | 49.7 | 8.5% | 22.4% | 7.8% | 1959 | $1,351 | 58.7% | 97.3% | 1.8% |
| Highland Hills | 1.31 | 53.3 | 20.7% | 67.8% | 13.0% | 1967 | $847 | 15.4% | 78.8% | 3.6% |
| East Cleveland | 2.13 | 43.0 | 18.8% | 61.7% | 29.1% | 1944 | $813 | 18.4% | 83.8% | 20.6% |
| Woodmere | 2.26 | 46.1 | 2.6% | 23.9% | 7.6% | 1970 | $1,404 | 68.4% | 95.6% | 3.3% |
| Pepper Pike | 2.51 | 51.2 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1968 | $1,172 | 80.6% | 99.5% | 1.9% |
| Warrensville Heights | 2.16 | 41.7 | 27.2% | 57.3% | 10.3% | 1961 | $1,101 | 24.9% | 91.4% | 8.6% |
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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