University Heights, IA Area Guide

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University Heights Area Facts

University Heights has a Livability Score of 92_/100, which is considered exceptional
University Heights crime rates are 86% lower than the Iowa average
Cost of living in University Heights is 34% higher than the Iowa average

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B Amenities

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

Parks

Tower Court Park

Harlocke Hill Park

Villa Park

Brookland Park

Benton Hill Park

Willow Creek Park

Crandic Park

Black Spring Circle Park

Entertainment

Kinnick Stadium

Duane Banks Field

Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Stanley Museum of Art

Shambaugh Auditorium

Old Capitol

Old Capitol Museum

Theatre Building

Food & Drink

Culver's

Panda Express

Dairy Queen

Freddy's

Dane's Dairy

Dairy Queen

Subway

Bruegger's Bagels

F Commute

Is public transit available in University Heights? Of all people who commute, 5.8% take public transportation in University Heights.

Drive to Work

40%

36% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

6%

1% higher than the US average

Walk to Work

34%

31% higher than the US average

D- Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in University Heights? The cost of living in University Heights is 120/100 - which is 34% higher than Iowa.

University Heights

20% more expensive than average

10% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

A+ Crime

What is the crime rate in University Heights? University Heights crime rates are 242, which are 86% lower than Iowa

242 per 100k people

89% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

89% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

A+ Employment

What is the median income in University Heights? The median income in University Heights is $90,331 which is 66% higher than Iowa.

Median household income

$90,33163% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$61,236105% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

70% lower 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

Pharmacies

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are University Heights home prices? University Heights home prices are $332,300 - which is 150% higher than Iowa

Median home value

$332,30080% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,39847% higher than the US average

8% lower than the US average

B Schools

Does University Heights have good schools? The University Heights graduation rate is 100% - which is 14% higher than Iowa

High school grad. rates

21% higher than the US average

School test scores

100% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

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