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University Area Facts

  • University has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • University crime rates are 56% higher than the Louisville average
  • Cost of living in University is 5% lower than the Louisville 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

      Jack Segell Park
      Parkway Field
      McDonald's Field
      Stansbury Park
      Don Fightmaster Playground for Exceptional Children
      The Quad
      Sprayground
      G.G. Moore Park

      Entertainment

      Dr Mark and Cindy Lynn Soccer Stadium
      L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
      Studio Arts/HPES Building/Thrust Theater
      mosque
      Jim Patterson Stadium
      Trager Stadium
      Cardinal Park Stadium
      Gallery 27

      Food & Drink

      McCallister's Deli
      Papa John's
      Cardinals Liquor & Tobacco
      Whirlaway Tavern
      P.O.D. Cafe
      McDonald's
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in University? Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in University.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      35% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      23%

      20% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University? The cost of living in University is 92/100 - which is 1% higher than Kentucky.
      University
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Louisville
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in University? University crime rates are 6,828, which are 284% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      6,828 per 100k people

      199% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      199% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      124%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in University? The median income in University is $27,879 which is 38% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $27,87950% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,19246% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      52% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest
      Central State Hospital
      Norton Children’s Medical Center
      Norton Brownsboro Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Associates in Dermatology, PLLC
      Dr. Susan Raghaven Pediatric Endocrinology
      Salzman Institute of Cosmetic Surgery
      Norton Community Medical Associates - Tyler Retail Village
      Norton Urgent Care
      Dr. Shorten DMD
      Kentucky Oral Surgery
      American Family Orthodontics

      C Housing

      What are University home prices? University home prices are $130,233 - which is 3% higher than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $130,23329% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75920% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      8%

      87% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does University have good schools? The University graduation rate is 77% - which is equal to Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      26%

      46% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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