Livability Score

83
/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 A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Foxtrot Market
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Brazil
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Panda Tea
Coffee Shop
Craft Boba Tea
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Royal I.T. Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Madelaine Bakery
Coffee Shop
Lucky's
Coffee Shop
Arif Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pearl Cup Sip
Coffee Shop
Houndstooth Coffee
Coffee Shop
La La Land Ca
Coffee Shop
La La Land Kind Cafe
Coffee Shop
Buli's Cafe Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Civil Pour
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) C-
McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Highlander Stadium
Stadium
Meadows Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Moody Coliseum
Stadium
Highland Park Village Theatre
Cinema
Angelika Film Center
Cinema
Inwood Theater
Cinema
Biblical Arts Center
Theatre Arts
AMC Northpark 15
Cinema
The Granada Theater
Theatre Arts
Frontiers of Flight Museum
Museum
Franklin Stadium
Stadium
Kalita Humphreys (Frank Lloyd Wright) Theater Center
Theatre Arts
Round-Up Saloon
Nightclub
JR's Bar & Grill
Nightclub
Station 4
Nightclub
Sue Ellen's
Nightclub
Frank H. Caven Memorial Garden
Attraction
Magnolia Theater@West Village
Cinema
Legacy of Love Monument
Attraction
Topgolf
Attraction
The Winston School Arts Building
Theatre Arts
Alamo Drafthouse Lake Highlands
Cinema
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Attraction
Food and Drink (3) D-
Zoës Kitchen
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Baldo’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Buda Juice
Fast Food
Pure Milk & Honey
Sweets
The Londoner
Bar
Rush Bowls
Fast Food
Wulf Burger
Fast Food
Inwood Theater Lounge
Bar
Grub Burger Bar
Fast Food
Shuck 'N Jive
Bar
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Torchy's Tacos
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Project Pollo
Fast Food
Rusty Taco
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
BurgerFi
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Velvet Taco
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (9) C-
Phi Delta Theta
Community Centre
Pi Kappa Alpha
Community Centre
Phi Gamma Delta
Community Centre
Beta Theta Pi
Community Centre
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Community Centre
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Community Centre
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Community Centre
Kappa Sigma
Community Centre
Beta Upsilon Chi
Community Centre
Fit Social Club
Gym
9 Round
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Studio 6 Fitness
Gym
EQUINOX
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
planet fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Texas Family Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
The Point
Community Centre
Grauwyler Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Tom Thumb 1973
Grocery Store
Royal Blue Grocery
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parkit Market Food Store
Grocery Store
Central Market - H-E-B
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb 2990
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb 2642
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Daisy Cakes
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Good Time Grocery
Grocery Store
Myanmar Store Asian Groceries
Grocery Store
Parklane Abeba & Grocery
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb
Grocery Store
Maru Grocers
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Goar Park
Park
Curtis Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Williams Park
Park
Barns Park
Park
Hitzelberger Park
Park
MIS/HPMS Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Caruth Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Smith Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Burleson Park
Park
Hackberry Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Germany Park
Park
Native Texas Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Northcrest Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (18) A+
Kidswap Consignment Shop
Clothing
Goo Goo Eyes
Optician
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Pierce Hardware
Home Improvement
The Contact Lens Centers
Optician
Trek
Bicycle
The Blue Jeans Bar
Clothing
Melanie Gayle
Clothing
At My Table
Furniture
Learning Express Toys
Toys
Indulgence Nail Salon
Beauty
Osgood-O'Neil Salon
Beauty
Sarkis Oriental Rugs
Interior Decoration
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Diamonds Direct
Fashion
Barnes & Noble
Books
Interabang Books
Books
Batky Jewellers
Fashion
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Nail Times
Beauty
Marshalls
Department Store
west elm
Furniture
Sneaker Heaven
Shoes
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in University Park.
Public Transit Stops (22)
Stops & Stations A+
Hillcrest @ University - N - NS
Bus Stop
Hillcrest @ McFarlin - N - NS
Bus Stop
DART BUS
Bus Stop
Daniel @ Airline Court - E - NS
Bus Stop
Hillcrest @ Owen Fine Arts
Bus Stop
Bishop @ SMU Turnaround - N - NS
Bus Stop
Bishop @ Binkley - S - NS
Bus Stop
Bishop @ Binkley - N - FS
Bus Stop
Airline @ McFarlin - S - NS
Bus Stop
Hillcrest @ PC Garage - N - FS
Bus Stop
Airline @ SMU - S - NS
Bus Stop
Binkley @ Airline - E - NS
Bus Stop
Binkley @ Airline - W - NS
Bus Stop
GWB Library East
Bus Stop
GWB Library West - W - NS
Bus Stop
Binkley @ Bush - E - NS
Bus Stop
Bush @ Binkley - S - NS
Bus Stop
SMU @ Boedeker - E - MB
Bus Stop
Bush @ Armstrong -S - NS
Bus Stop
Preston @ Wentwood - S - NS
Bus Stop
SMU @ Boedeker - W - FS
Bus Stop
Bush @ Park Cities Plaza - S - NS
Bus Stop
Preston @ Berkshire - S - NS
Bus Stop
US 75 @ Mockingbird - S - FS
Bus Stop
Preston @ Northwest - N - NS
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in University Park is 247/100 - which is 167% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

University Park crime rates are 1,364 per 100k, which is 50% lower than Texas
Property Crime
1,324 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
40 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in University Park is $247,716 - which is 353% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$247,716 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health B+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Citra Urgent Care - University Park
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Preston Road Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bella MD
Doctor
McLean Hearing Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sherry Lane Dental Offices
Dentist
Mark E. Glover, DDS, MSD, PC
Dentist
Medical City Children's Hospital Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
LB Mammography
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MinuteClinic
Doctor
One Medical
Clinic
HillCrest Family Medical Dallas
Doctor
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Dallas Fire Station Number 27
Fire Station
City Doc Urgent Care
Clinic
Care Now
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Advance ER
Clinic
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B+

University Park home prices are $1,351,400 - which is 847% higher than Texas
Home Price
$1,351,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The University Park graduation rate is 99% - which is 28% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (0) A+
University Park Elementary
Highland Park Presbyterian Day School
The Hillier School
Mcculloch Intermediate School
Highland Park Alter Ed Ctr
Hyer El
Christ The King Catholic School
Armstrong El
Bradfield El
Westminster Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
St Christopher Montessori
Michael M Boone El
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Providence Christian School Of Texas
Providence Christian School
Stonewall Jackson El
Wesley Prep
Carlisle School
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted
Sudie L Williams El
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
Preston Hollow El
Fusion Academy - Dallas
High Schools (0) F
Highland Park H S
Fusion Academy - Dallas
Hillcrest H S
Ursuline Academy Of Dallas
North Dallas H S
Oak Hill Academy
St Mark'S School Of Texas
Dallas Can Academy Charter
Emmett J Conrad H S
Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy
Resolute Academy
Lakehill Preparatory School
The Winston School
Uplift Peak Preparatory H S
Thomas Jefferson H S
The Cambridge School Of Dallas
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Woodrow Wilson H S
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ratings B-

University Park has an overall rating of 71% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • University Park has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • University Park crime rates are 50% lower than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in University Park is 167% higher than the Texas average

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Popular Attractions in University Park, TX 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) There are lots of fun and interesting activities in University Park that you and your family can take advantage of. Whether you're looking for attractions that children will enjoy or want to plan a creative outing with friends, the city has a number of options.

The George W. Bu ...Read More sh Presidential Library and Museum offers details into the history of Texas and information on past U.S. presidencies. Meadows Museum is another great location that you'll want to visit, since you'll see incredible art from talented individuals who are native to the area and the state of Texas. The Dallas Museum of Art is also nearby, and features some of the most fascinating creative work in the country.

When you're ready to do some shopping, check out what NorthPark Center has to offer. You'll find clothing that will suit your style, whether you're looking for trendy items or classic pieces. After a few hours of shopping, you can visit Katy Trail, a hiking trail lined with beautiful trees to help you get a relaxing workout in the shade. Read Less
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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

      Goar Park
      Curtis Park
      Unknown Name
      Williams Park
      Barns Park
      Hitzelberger Park
      MIS/HPMS Playground
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
      Highlander Stadium
      Meadows Museum
      Unknown Name
      Moody Coliseum
      Highland Park Village Theatre
      Angelika Film Center
      Inwood Theater

      Food & Drink

      Zoës Kitchen
      Chick-fil-A
      Baldo’s Ice Cream & Coffee
      McDonald's
      Domino's
      Subway
      Buda Juice
      Pure Milk & Honey

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in University Park? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in University Park.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% 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 247/100 - which is 167% higher than Texas.
      University Park
      247

      147% more expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in University Park? University Park crime rates are 1,364, which are 50% lower than Texas
      Total Crime
      1,364 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 74

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in University Park? The median income in University Park is $247,716 which is 353% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $247,716348% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $102,707244% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower 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

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Preston Road Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are University Park home prices? University Park home prices are $1,351,400 - which is 847% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $1,351,400632% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,095121% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does University Park have good schools? The University Park graduation rate is 99% - which is 28% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      20% 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

      B- User Ratings

      Is University Park a good place to live? University Park has an overall rating of 71% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      3 total surveys

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