Population 9,929 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Park
Household size in University Park
| Period | University Park | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.06 | 2.43 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.84 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −1.59 | −0.06 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in University Park has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the Dayton area overall, where it has 2.37 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 4.06, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Park
| Period | University Park | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 20.1 | 40.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 20.2 | 41.0 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 20.2 | 41.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +1.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
University Park is young: half of its residents are under 20.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has dropped from 21.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. University Park has the youngest population of any Dayton neighborhood.
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 Park
| Period | University Park | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 12.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.8% of households in University Park, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. University Park has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Dayton neighborhood.
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 Park
Renters in University Park
| Period | University Park | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.5% | 33.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.5% | 36.2% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.9% | 36.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.0% | 35.0% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −25.5 pts | +1.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in University Park rent: 53.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among owners, 47.3% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 25.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Park
| Period | University Park | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in University Park: 12.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.9 points, 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 Park
| Period | University Park | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1967 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1967 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1968 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
University Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast 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 Park
| Period | University Park | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $763 | $775 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $937 | $843 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $975 | $893 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,246 | $1,166 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$483 | +$391 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in University Park pays $1,246 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Dayton area overall ($1,166). Rent has climbed $483 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 32.6% of household income on rent, just over 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 Park
Bachelor's degrees in University Park
| Period | University Park | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 26.7% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.1% | 27.3% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.9% | 30.0% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.9% | 33.6% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +32.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
University Park is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 32.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Dayton 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 Park
| Period | University Park | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.8% | 88.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 89.4% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 91.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +21.7 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in University Park: 97.4% 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 21.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Dayton neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Park
| Period | University Park | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 10.0% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 5.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University Park runs well above the national rate: 17.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. No other Dayton neighborhood has higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Park 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 Park | 2.46 | 20.2 | 2.8% | 53.0% | 12.9% | 1953 | $1,246 | 62.9% | 97.4% | 17.5% |
| Walnut Hills-Dayton | 2.45 | 35.3 | 22.8% | 57.7% | 7.6% | 1939 | $1,082 | 22.2% | 88.1% | 8.9% |
| oakwood | 2.81 | 41.6 | 11.6% | 17.9% | 8.1% | 1939 | $1,433 | 75.6% | 98.4% | 2.6% |
| Linden Heights | 2.15 | 38.3 | 25.8% | 27.8% | 14.2% | 1945 | $1,006 | 21.7% | 91.3% | 4.4% |
| Belmont | 1.86 | 40.5 | 9.6% | 34.3% | 5.2% | 1946 | $1,041 | 25.5% | 93.1% | 3.1% |
| Burkhardt | 2.75 | 33.5 | 31.9% | 58.8% | 25.7% | 1943 | $1,008 | 9.5% | 68.0% | 7.4% |
| Eastern Hills | 1.87 | 40.8 | 19.0% | 57.5% | 14.6% | 1959 | $788 | 11.2% | 82.1% | 6.3% |
| Wright View | 2.10 | 33.4 | 21.6% | 64.8% | 12.3% | 1954 | $819 | 13.4% | 83.6% | 13.6% |
| Old North Dayton | 2.48 | 35.3 | 22.4% | 59.5% | 17.4% | 1947 | $905 | 9.5% | 80.4% | 9.0% |
| West Wood | 2.48 | 39.5 | 30.5% | 53.3% | 31.5% | 1941 | $982 | 12.6% | 88.4% | 4.0% |
| North Riverdale | 2.25 | 41.1 | 21.7% | 57.8% | 29.7% | 1942 | $1,016 | 12.8% | 89.7% | 15.6% |
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 Park. 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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