Livability Score

92
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
The Filling Station
Coffee Shop
EMRB Cafe
Coffee Shop
Java House
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Java House Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Power Cafe
Coffee Shop
Food For Thought Cafe
Coffee Shop
Devlin Family Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Java House
Coffee Shop
River Room Cafe
Coffee Shop
T'spoons
Coffee Shop
The Encounter Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fire Up Late Night Grill
Coffee Shop
Pat's Too
Coffee Shop
Fair Grounds
Coffee Shop
Pat's Diner
Coffee Shop
Java House
Coffee Shop
Heirloom Salad Company
Coffee Shop
The High Ground Cafe
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Deluxe Cakes and Pastries
Coffee Shop
Nodo Coffee, Carry-Out & Catering
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Kinnick Stadium
Stadium
Duane Banks Field
Stadium
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Stadium
Stanley Museum of Art
Museum
Shambaugh Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Old Capitol
Museum
Old Capitol Museum
Museum
Theatre Building
Theatre Arts
Museum of Natural History
Museum
FilmScene
Cinema
Iowa City Pedestrian Mall
Attraction
Englert Theatre
Theatre Arts
FilmScene at The Chauncey
Cinema
Hancher Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Riverside Theatre
Theatre Arts
Riverside Festival Stage
Theatre Arts
Antique Car Museum of Iowa
Museum
Johnson County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Colonial Lanes
Bowling Alley
Coralville Community Aquatic Center
Water Park
Marcus Sycamore Cinema
Cinema
World’s Largest Wooden Nickel
Attraction
Iowa Children's Museum
Museum
Coral Ridge Ice Arena
Stadium
AMC DINE-IN Coral Ridge 10
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) D-
Culver's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Dane's Dairy
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Snack Shack
Fast Food
Sweets N' Treats
Sweets
Freddy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Otis' Tailgators
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pints
Bar
Yotopia Frozen Yogurt
Fast Food
The Club Car
Bar
Reunion Brewery
Bar
Flanagan's
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Field House
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Willow Creek CrossFit
Gym
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Gym
Hothouse Yoga
Gym
Core Fitness
Gym
Downward Dog Yoga
Gym
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
the Pro-Fit Gym
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Sudanese Community Center
Community Centre
Iowa Gym-Nest
Gym
Thrive Gym
Gym
Studio 889
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Muddy Feet Hot Yoga
Gym
Exodus Crossfit
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Cookies and More
Bakery
Le Gourmet
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Bread Garden Market
Grocery Store
Starlight Market
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Chong's Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Bowery Street Grocery Store
Grocery Store
John's Grocery
Grocery Store
New Pioneer Food Co-op
Grocery Store
New Pioneer Co-Op
Grocery Store
Co-Op
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Scratch Cupcakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Panaderia Acapulco 2
Grocery Store
Panaderia Acapulco 2
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
World Food Market
Grocery Store
Butter Custom Bakery
Bakery
Taj International Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Tower Court Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Harlocke Hill Park
Park
Villa Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Brookland Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Benton Hill Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Willow Creek Park
Park
Crandic Park
Park
Black Spring Circle Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Kiwanis Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Walden Green Park
Park
Ned Ashton Park
Park
Gibson Square
Park
Shops (0) D-
Every Bloomin Thing
Florist
Deli Mart
Convenience Store
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Grand Avenue Market
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Flowerama
Florist
Avenson Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Union Market
Convenience Store
Hawk Shop
Books
Advanced Eyecare
Optician
Sunkissed Tanning
Beauty
Candy Nails
Beauty
Glassando
Fashion
University Capitol Center
Mall
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Deli Mart
Convenience Store
Hawkeye Barbers
Hairdresser
Ewers Mens Store
Clothing
Austin Bruke Clothiers
Clothing
Target
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.8% take public transportation in University Heights.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Finkbine South - Stop 2031
Bus Stop
Melrose Ave & Hawkins Dr - Stop 8104
Bus Stop
Hawkins Dr & Melrose Ave-UI Childrens Hospital - Stop 8205
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
WCTC 1,3,5,7 - Stop 2000
Bus Stop
West Campus Transportation Center
Bus Station
WCTC - Stop 2000
Bus Stop
Finkbine North - Stop 2030
Bus Stop
WCTC 2,4,6,8 - Stop 2000
Bus Stop
Arena East - Stop 2020
Bus Stop
Ramp 2, Pappajohn& Pomerantz - Stop 8207
Bus Stop
Arena West - Stop 2022
Bus Stop
Arena East - Stop 2020
Bus Stop
Finkbine Entrance - Stop 2025
Bus Stop
Arena on Hawkins - Stop 2017
Bus Stop
Hawkins Drive - UI Main Hospital, Kinnick Stadium - Stop 8203
Bus Stop
Hawkins Dr - UI Main Hospital, Kinnick Stadium - Stop 8206
Bus Stop
Elliot Street at Carver Hawkeye Arena - Stop 241
Bus Stop
Hawkins Drive - UI Center for Disabilities, Dental College - Stop 8204
Bus Stop
Hawks Ridge Building 3, 4 Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Elliot Street at Carver Hawkeye Arena - Stop 8202
Bus Stop
Dental on Elliott - Stop 2040
Bus Stop
Family Care - Stop 2070
Bus Stop
UI Family Care - Stop 8101
Bus Stop
Melrose Court - Stop 2071
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.8% B
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in University Heights is 120/100 - which is 34% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime A+

University Heights crime rates are 227 per 100k, which is 86% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
187 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
40 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in University Heights is $90,331 - which is 66% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$90,331 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.4% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Melrose Dental Office
Dentist
Iowa City Fire and Rescue Department Station 2
Fire Station
University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Hospital
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Hospital
8JC Burn/Trauma Unit
Doctor
Medical Research Center
Doctor
Medical Laboratories
Doctor
Iowa City VA Health Care System
Hospital
John W Eckstein Medical Research Building
Doctor
Hartig Drug
Pharmacy
UI QuickCare - Mormon Trek
Doctor
Westlawn - Student Health Services
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Police
Johnson County Sheriffs Office
Police
University of Iowa Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
UI QuickCare
Clinic
Unknown Name
Ambulance Station
Emma Goldman Clinic
Clinic
Iowa City Fire Department
Fire Station
Iowa City Police Department
Police
Mercy Iowa City
Hospital
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mercy Cancer Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

University Heights home prices are $332,300 - which is 150% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$332,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools B

The University Heights graduation rate is 100% - which is 14% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
100% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Ernest Horn Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Central Elementary School
Horace Mann Elementary School
Longfellow Elementary School
Weber Elementary
Mark Twain Elementary
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
Kirkwood Elementary School
Montessori School Of Iowa City
Hillside Christian School
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Regina Catholic Education Center
Grant Wood Elementary School
Alexander Elementary
Willowwind School
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Wickham Elementary
Helen Lemme Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
West Senior High School
Iowa City High School
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Regina Catholic Education Center
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  • 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
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Harlocke Hill 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
      120

      20% more expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in University Heights? University Heights crime rates are 227, which are 86% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      227 per 100k people

      90% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 441

      90% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      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
      1%

      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
      Home Ownership
      59%

      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
      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

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