University Park, Tempe, AZ Area Guide

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University Park Area Facts

  • University Park has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • University Park crime rates are 40% lower than the Tempe average
  • Cost of living in University Park is 14% higher than the Tempe 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

      Daley Park
      SDFC Field
      Gammage Lawn
      Birchett Park
      Hayden Lawn
      ASU Child Study Lab
      Diane and Bruce Halle Skyspace Garden
      ASU Light Rail Garden

      Entertainment

      Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium
      Pillar of Knowledge
      Arizona State University Art Museum
      Galvin Playhouse
      Nelson Fine Arts Center
      Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre
      Desert Financial Arena
      AMC Centerpoint 11

      Food & Drink

      Everbowl
      Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt
      Domino's
      Fatburger
      Jimmy John's
      The Vine
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Whataburger

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University Park? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in University Park.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      6% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University Park? The cost of living in University Park is 127/100 - which is 26% higher than Arizona.
      University Park
      127

      27% 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 Park? University Park crime rates are 2,461, which are 12% higher than Arizona
      Total Crime
      2,461 per 100k people

      8% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      8% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in University Park? The median income in University Park is $60,750 which is 18% higher than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $60,75010% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,15745% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      65% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University Park 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

      C- Housing

      What are University Park home prices? University Park home prices are $429,100 - which is 143% higher than Arizona
      Median home value
      $429,100132% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14821% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does University Park have good schools? The University Park graduation rate is 100% - which is 22% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      100%

      21% 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

      A+ User Ratings

      Is University Park a good place to live? University Park has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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