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University Area Facts

  • University has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • University crime rates are 50% higher than the Columbus average
  • Cost of living in University is 11% lower than the Columbus average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in University? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hansford Quadrangle
      College Green
      The Oval
      Taylor Green
      Gateway Green
      South Oval
      Drackett Green
      Garden of Constants

      Entertainment

      Wexner Center for the Arts
      Mershon Auditorium
      Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
      Bullwinkles
      Orton Hall Museum
      Newport
      Browning Amphitheatre
      Saint John Arena

      Food & Drink

      Playa Bowls
      Qdoba
      Chick-fil-A
      Pera
      McDonald's
      Sbarro
      Wendy's
      Poke Bros.

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University? Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in University.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      31% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      25%

      23% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University? The cost of living in University is 83/100 - which is 9% lower than Ohio.
      University
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Columbus
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in University? University crime rates are 4,622, which are 134% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      4,622 per 100k people

      103% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      103% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in University? The median income in University is $28,806 which is 43% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $28,80648% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,76247% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Nationwide Children's Hospital
      Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Medical Center
      OSU Medical Center CarePoint East
      Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University
      University Hospital East
      Select Specialty Hospital
      Mount Carmel East Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Drive-Thru Pharmacy
      Meijer Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Student Life Student Health Services Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Reilly Chiropratice
      Leubbe Hearing Services
      The Little Clinic
      OhioHealth Urgent Care
      Olentangy Medical Center
      The Little Clinic
      Med Columbus
      Downtown Dermatology LLC

      B+ Housing

      What are University home prices? University home prices are $77,338 - which is 41% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $77,33858% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8609% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      13%

      80% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does University have good schools? The University graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      25% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is University a good place to live? University has an overall rating of 40% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      40%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      40%

      1 total surveys

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