University Place, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In University Place, Washington Summary

Life in University Place research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in University Place over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in University Place:

The population in University Place is 34,565.
The median home value in University Place is $430,500.
The median income in University Place is $84,673.
The cost of living in University Place is 121 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in University Place is $1,395.
The unemployment rate in University Place is 4.1%.
The poverty rate in University Place is 7.6%.

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

University Place SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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University Place, WA Crime Report

1,112
Total Crimes

3,191.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

37.30%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	University Place / 100k People	Washington / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,112	3,191.2	3,026.1	2,324.2

Violent Crime	87	249.7	293.7	369.8
Murder	1	2.9	3.9	6.3
Robbery	20	57.4	67.4	66.1
Aggravated Assault	57	163.6	187.6	268.2
Property Crime	1,025	2,941.5	2,732.4	1,954.4
Burglary	123	353.0	522.1	269.8
Larceny	639	1,833.8	1,854.2	1,401.9
Car Theft	263	754.7	356.1	282.7

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University Place, WA Cost Of Living

121
University Place's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	University Place	Washington	National Average
Overall	121	115	100

Services	112	112	100
Groceries	119	109	100
Health	124	119	100
Housing	141	129	100
Transportation	136	116	100
Utilities	94	90	100

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University Place, WA Photos

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Rankings for University Place in Washington

Ranks #29 in Best Places To Live In Washington

Ranks #51 in Richest Cities In Washington

Ranks #56 in Safest Places In Washington

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Population over time in University Place

Year	Population	% Change
2021	33,661	2.3%
2020	32,907	1.2%
2019	32,528	0.6%
2018	32,342	1.1%
2017	31,991	1.0%
2016	31,670	0.5%
2015	31,507	0.6%
2014	31,315	0.4%
2013	31,201	0.4%
2012	31,082	-

Race / Ethnicity in University Place

White

63.6% (21,975)

African American

6.7% (2,303)

American Indian

0.3% (114)

Asian

10.2% (3,530)

Hawaiian

0.8% (273)

Other

0.3% (108)

Two Or More

6.9% (2,396)

Hispanic

11.2% (3,866)

Race	University Place	WA	USA
White	63.6%	66.5%	59.4%
African American	6.7%	3.7%	12.2%
American Indian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%
Asian	10.2%	8.9%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%
Two Or More	6.9%	5.8%	3.2%
Hispanic	11.2%	13.2%	18.4%

Gender in University Place

Female

52.3% (18,073)

Male

47.7% (16,492)

Gender	University Place	WA	USA
Female	52.3%	49.7%	50.5%
Male	47.7%	50.3%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in University Place for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

1.0% (345)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (1,036)

High School / GED

21.0% (7,258)

Some College

21.0% (7,258)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (3,802)

Bachelor's Degree

27.0% (9,332)

Master's Degree

11.0% (3,802)

Professional Degree

4.0% (1,382)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (345)

Education	University Place	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	5.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	21.0%	22.0%	26.0%
Some College	21.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	27.0%	23.0%	21.0%
Master's Degree	11.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	4.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For University Place, Washington

Less than $10,000

4.2% (144,254)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.5% (86,144)

$15,000 to $24,999

4.6% (158,526)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.4% (256,905)

$35,000 to $49,999

10.3% (357,068)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.3% (530,377)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.5% (499,793)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.1% (693,236)

$150,000 to $199,999

9.9% (341,776)

$200,000 or more

11.2% (388,416)

Income	University Place	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	4.2%	4.2%	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.5%	2.9%	3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	4.6%	5.9%	7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.4%	6.4%	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	10.3%	10.1%	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.3%	16.3%	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.5%	13.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.1%	18.7%	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	9.9%	9.8%	7.8%
$200,000 or more	11.2%	12.4%	9.5%