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University Heights Area Facts

  • University Heights has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • University Heights crime rates are 182% higher than the Tempe average
  • Cost of living in University Heights is 4% lower than the Tempe average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Creamery Park
      Hudson Park
      Onnix Dog Park
      Onyx Mini Golf Park
      Diane and Bruce Halle Skyspace Garden
      Alberta B Farrington Softball Stadium
      ASU Light Rail Garden
      ASU Child Study Lab

      Entertainment

      Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre
      Desert Financial Arena
      Bollinger Atelier
      Pillar of Knowledge
      Sun Devil Stadium
      Harkins Theatres
      Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium
      Arizona State University Art Museum

      Food & Drink

      Wienerschnitzel
      McDonald's
      Devils Liquor
      Social Hall
      Dunkin'
      Ted's Hot Dogs
      Sal's Pizza
      Devil's Advocate

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in University Heights? Of all people who commute, 19.6% take public transportation in University Heights.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      20%

      18% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University Heights? The cost of living in University Heights is 107/100 - which is 7% higher than Arizona.
      University Heights
      107

      7% more expensive than average

      Tempe
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in University Heights? University Heights crime rates are 11,488, which are 421% higher than Arizona
      Total Crime
      11,488 per 100k people

      404% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9  

      404% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in University Heights? The median income in University Heights is $39,608 which is 23% lower than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $39,60828% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,74834% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      45% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Corebella Addiction Treatment & Suboxone Clinic
      Aurora East
      Tempe St. Luke Hospital
      Emergency Room at Arizona General Hospital
      Laser Surgery Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Bashas' Pharmacy
      Safeway
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      HonorHealth Medical Group - South Tempe - Primary Care
      The Little Clinic
      FastMed Urgent Care

      B+ Housing

      What are University Heights home prices? University Heights home prices are $187,500 - which is 6% higher than Arizona
      Median home value
      $187,5002% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9203% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does University Heights have good schools? The University Heights graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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