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University Area Facts

  • University has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • University crime rates are 10% higher than the Riverside average
  • Cost of living in University is 5% lower than the Riverside average
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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Highlander Lawn Park
      Highland Park
      Islander Park
      Hidden Springs
      Patterson Park
      Bobby Bonds Park and Sports Complex
      Hunter Hobby Park
      Andulka Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Regency Theater- University Village
      UCR Botanic Gardens
      Riverside International Automotive Museum
      Riverside Art Museum
      The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art
      Riverside Metropolitan Museum
      Mission Inn Museum
      California Museum of Photography

      Food & Drink

      Afters
      Juice It Up!
      Rubio's
      Ray's Pizza
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Yogurtland
      Wienerschnitzel
      Del Taco

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in University.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      20%

      18% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University? The cost of living in University is 129/100 - which is 8% lower than California.
      University
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      Riverside
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in University? University crime rates are 4,294, which are 52% higher than California
      Total Crime
      4,294 per 100k people

      88% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24  

      88% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in University? The median income in University is $45,533 which is 29% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $45,53318% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,58734% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      25% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Riverside University Health System - Arlington Mental Health Facility
      Riverside Medical Center (Urgent)
      Riverside University Health System - Arlington Recovery Community
      Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
      Parkview Community Hospital
      Riverside Community Hospital
      Pacific Grove Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Riverwalk HealthMart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      AFC- Doctors Express
      Institutes of Health
      Riverside Psychiatric Medical Group

      B- Housing

      What are University home prices? University home prices are $322,612 - which is 21% lower than California
      Median home value
      $322,61275% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,52761% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      46% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does University have good schools? The University graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is University a good place to live? University has an overall rating of 61% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      2 total surveys

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