Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tastefully Roasted Coffee
Coffee Shop
Art Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bourbon Street Grill & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ghostlight Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bigby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ghostlight Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Wholly Grounds
Coffee Shop
Hawthorne Hill Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Reza's Downtown
Coffee Shop
Press Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Startup Grounds
Coffee Shop
Third Perk Coffee House and Wine Bar
Coffee Shop
Boston Stoker Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Gem City Catfe
Coffee Shop
Winans Chocolate + Coffee + Wine
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Central Perc
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Boston Stoker
Coffee Shop
Press Coffee Bar - Belmont
Coffee Shop
Warehouse 4
Coffee Shop
Pettibone Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Lane Stadium
Stadium
Patterson Homestead
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Art Street Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Welcome Stadium
Stadium
Rike Center for Fine Arts
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Dayton Country Club
Attraction
Time Warner Cable Stadium
Stadium
Wright Brothers Mansion
Museum
Dayton Theater Guild
Theatre Arts
Strawberry Fields
Attraction
Record the Gallery
Art Gallery
Neon Movies
Cinema
Levitt Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Wiley’s Comedy Niteclub
Theatre Arts
Dayton Society of Artists
Art Gallery
The International Peace Museum
Museum
Therapy
Nightclub
The Black Box Improv Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (25) A+
Flannigan’s Pub
Bar
United Dairy Farmers
Sweets
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Zombie Dog
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Timothy Bar & Grill
Bar
Smashburger
Fast Food
Romer's Bar and Grill
Bar
BIBIBOP Asian Grill
Fast Food
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Fast Food
FUSIAN
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Potbell Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Cassano's Pizza Kitchen
Fast Food
Beer Cave
Alcohol
Arby's
Fast Food
Submarine House
Fast Food
The Fieldhouse
Bar
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Hot Head Burritos
Fast Food
Ginger and Spice Asian Bistro
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Cronin Athletic Center
Gym
Olsen Athletics Performance Center
Gym
John F. Kennedy Memorial Union
Community Centre
Rec Plex
Gym
Rinse Cycle Club
Gym
Oakwood Community Center
Community Centre
Plank Pilates
Gym
Urban Krag
Gym
Oakwood Community Pool Building
Community Centre
Present Tense Fitness
Gym
Drake's Downtown Gym
Gym
Crossfit Involve
Gym
Speakeasy Yoga
Gym
Ahiska Turkish-American Community Center
Community Centre
YWCA
Community Centre
YWCA Dayton Teen Center
Community Centre
Greater Dayton LGBT Center
Community Centre
Speakeasy Yoga
Gym
Dayton Yoga Club
Gym
Mitt Master
Gym
Yoga XTC
Gym
Mike's Indoor Bike Park
Gym
Have A Gay Day
Community Centre
Lohrey Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
The Cookieologist
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
International Halal Market
Grocery Store
Smales Pretzel Bakery
Bakery
Grist
Bakery
Stop-N-Save Foods
Grocery Store
Partial to Pie
Bakery
Salt Block Biscuits
Bakery
Happy Asian Mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
El Mercadito
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Dorothy Lane Market
Grocery Store
Mehaffies Pies
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Evan's Bakery
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Kroger Fresh Fare
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Olympia Health Food Center
Health Food
Parks (9) A+
Old River Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Humanities Plaza
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Arena Park
Park
Central Mall
Park
Perc Welcome Park
Park
Edgemont Elms Park
Park
Carillon Historical Park
Park
Blommel Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Park Drive Boulevard
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Harman School Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Taylor Recreational Park
Park
Burns-Jackson Park
Park
Wright Brothers Park
Park
Oregon Park
Park
Southern Hills Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (3) D-
Speedway
Convenience Store
United Dairy Farmers
Convenience Store
Square One Salon
Hairdresser
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Remember When Antiques
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Eastside Wireless
Electronics
Emily's Hair & Color Studio
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Debbie's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Boujee Bee Boutique
Clothing
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Tri-College Bookstore
Books
Vintage Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Hick's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Heart Mercantile
Gift Shop
Beck + Call
Clothing
BRIM
Clothing
Bonnett's Book Store
Books
Mike's Vintage Toys
Toys
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Historic Inner East (A+)

2. Grafton Hill (A+)

3. Shroyer Park (A)

4. Walnut Hills (A-)

5. Five Points (B)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in University Park.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
387
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
5235
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
RTA 1315
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Westown Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Webster Station (A+)

2. Mcpherson (A+)

3. Grafton Hill (A+)

4. Midtown (A+)

5. Patterson Park (A-)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in University Park is 93/100 - which is 1% higher than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Deweese (A+)

2. Walnut Hills (A+)

3. Belmont (A+)

4. Grafton Hill (A+)

5. University Row (A+)

crime F

University Park crime rates are 5,154 per 100k, which is 148% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
4,048 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,106 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Downtown (D+)

2. Forest Ridge-Quail Hollow (D+)

3. Gateway (D+)

4. Mcpherson (D+)

5. Oregon (D+)

employment F

The median income in University Park is $39,962 - which is 21% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$39,962 F
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Gateway (A+)

2. Patterson Park (A+)

3. Forest Ridge-Quail Hollow (A)

4. Eastmont (B)

5. University Row (C+)

health B+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Miami Valley Hospital
Hospital
Reach Out Clinic and Pharmacy
Clinic
Firehouse 11
Fire Station
Medical Center at Elizabeth Place
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oakwood Fire
Fire Station
Oakwood Police
Police
Dayton Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Police
Unknown Name
Dentist
Dayton Police Department 2nd District
Police
Kettering Physician Network
Pharmacy
Kettering Physicians Network
Doctor
Station 2
Fire Station
Dayton Fire Station 15
Fire Station
Planned Parenthood Dayton Health Center
Clinic
Dayton Fire Department Headquarters/Station 4
Fire Station
Dayton Children's Outpatient Behacioral Health
Clinic
Good Neighbor House
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dorothy Lane Dental
Dentist
Patterson Park Health Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Belmont (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Grafton Hill (A+)

4. Mcpherson (A+)

5. Midtown (A+)

housing A+

University Park home prices are $135,050 - which is 2% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$135,050 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. McCook Field (A+)

2. Lakeview (A+)

3. Greenwich Village (A+)

4. Arlington Heights (A+)

5. Pheasant Hill (A+)

schools A-

The University Park graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (1) F
Holy Angels Elementary School
Harman Elementary School
Emerson Academy
City Day Community School
Dayton Smart Elementary School
Ruskin Prek-6 School
Richard Allen Academy Ii
Horace Mann Prek-6 School
Smith Elementary School
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton
St Anthony Elementary School
Edison Prek-6 School
River'S Edge Montessori Prek-6 School
Cleveland Prek-6 School
Southdale Elementary School
Innovative Learning Center
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
Dayton Leadership Academies-Early Learning Academy
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
St Albert The Great Catholic School
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown
Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Dominion Academy
Immaculate Conception School
Richard Allen Preparatory
High Schools (1) A
Dayton Early College Academy Inc
Miami Valley Ctc Alternative
Chaminade Julienne High School
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
Oakwood High School
Dayton Business Technology High School
Mound Street Military Careers Academy
Mound Street It Careers Academy
Mound Street Health Careers Academy
Stivers School For The Arts
Belmont High School
Liberty High School
Innovative Learning Center
Dunbar Early College High School
Dominion Academy
Temple Christian School
Kettering Fairmont High School
Life Skills Center Of Dayton
Dayton Regional Stem School
Carroll High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Oregon (A+)

2. Webster Station (A)

3. University Park (A-)

4. Downtown (B+)

5. Shroyer Park (B+)

ratings A+

University Park has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Madden Hills (A+)

2. Patterson Park (A+)

3. Fairlane (A+)

4. Carillon (A+)

5. University Row (A+)

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University Park Area Facts

  • University Park has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • University Park crime rates are 6% lower than the Dayton average
  • Cost of living in University Park is 10% higher than the Dayton average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Old River Park
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      Humanities Plaza
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Lane Stadium
      Patterson Homestead
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Art Street Amphitheatre
      Welcome Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Flannigan’s Pub
      United Dairy Farmers
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Chipotle
      Burger King
      Zombie Dog
      Panera Bread
      Timothy Bar & Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in University Park? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in University Park.
      Drive to Work
      34%

      50% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      55%

      53% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University Park? The cost of living in University Park is 93/100 - which is 1% higher than Ohio.
      University Park
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Dayton
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in University Park? University Park crime rates are 5,154, which are 148% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      5,154 per 100k people

      122% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      122% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in University Park? The median income in University Park is $39,962 which is 21% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $39,96228% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $12,07060% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      37% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is University Park a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Medical Center at Elizabeth Place
      Miami Valley Hospital
      Grandview Medical Center
      Dayton Children’s Hospital
      Good Samaritan Hospital
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Kettering Physician Network
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Kettering Physicians Network

      A+ Housing

      What are University Park home prices? University Park home prices are $135,050 - which is 2% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $135,05027% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82713% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      26%

      60% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does University Park have good schools? The University Park graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      45% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is University Park a good place to live? University Park has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      2 total surveys

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