Population 24,284 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University
Household size in University
| Period | University | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in University run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.57 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Riverside 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
| Period | University | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 24.5 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.6 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.4 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 26.4, University is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east. University has the youngest population of any Riverside 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
| Period | University | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in University (12.4%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Riverside area overall (14.8%). The single-parent share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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
Renters in University
| Period | University | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.4% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 74.8% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.1% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.0% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in University rent: 76.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. University has the highest share of renters of any Riverside neighborhood.
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
| Period | University | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.3% of the housing in University, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | University | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in University is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
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
| Period | University | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,108 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,093 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,311 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,836 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$728 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in University costs $1,836 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Riverside area as a whole ($2,083). Rents are up $728 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 36.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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
Bachelor's degrees in University
| Period | University | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −11.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in University (32.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Still, the share is higher than in the wider Riverside area (24.0%). The share with a degree is down 11.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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
| Period | University | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in University have finished high school as nationally: 88.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the Riverside area overall (82.5%). The share with a diploma has edged down 1.5 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
| Period | University | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University runs well above the national rate: 11.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. No other Riverside neighborhood has higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 2.5 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 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 | 2.51 | 26.4 | 12.4% | 76.0% | 16.3% | 1986 | $1,836 | 32.3% | 88.6% | 11.0% |
| Eastside | 3.65 | 32.7 | 20.3% | 60.5% | 7.1% | 1962 | $1,688 | 15.2% | 69.7% | 10.9% |
| Hunter Industrial Park | 3.65 | 30.5 | 13.4% | 54.6% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,774 | 16.9% | 82.9% | 8.2% |
| Canyon Crest | 2.60 | 38.5 | 11.9% | 48.0% | 6.4% | 1986 | $2,519 | 48.2% | 94.2% | 2.9% |
| Northside | 3.90 | 32.9 | 19.2% | 43.4% | 3.2% | 1972 | $1,911 | 15.7% | 80.8% | 9.4% |
| Downtown Riverside | 2.44 | 34.6 | 19.1% | 70.6% | 10.3% | 1959 | $1,571 | 23.1% | 87.1% | 5.5% |
| Victoria | 2.97 | 42.5 | 14.5% | 20.1% | 5.2% | 1964 | $2,106 | 38.7% | 89.5% | 3.8% |
| Wood Streets | 2.77 | 37.6 | 9.8% | 46.8% | 6.1% | 1947 | $2,136 | 42.7% | 94.7% | 9.2% |
| Mission Grove | 3.31 | 35.7 | 13.4% | 33.2% | 2.1% | 1995 | $2,318 | 41.6% | 93.0% | 6.2% |
| Magnolia Center | 2.73 | 38.7 | 14.4% | 39.8% | 9.0% | 1962 | $1,891 | 22.2% | 85.9% | 5.5% |
| Cooley Ranch | 2.34 | 32.3 | 19.9% | 75.6% | 10.7% | 1984 | $1,691 | 21.5% | 82.0% | 7.4% |
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. 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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