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Ranks better than 86% of areas Follow

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University Place Area Facts

University Place has a Livability Score of 86_/100, which is considered exceptional
University Place crime rates are 7% lower than the Washington average
Cost of living in University Place is 15% higher than the Washington average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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University Place Washington: Small Town Feel in a Big City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I always reveled in the small town feel when living in University Place Washington. The thriving city has a population of over 31,000 and was named for its private liberal arts school, the University of Puget Sound that was founded in 1800. The city has great appeal and excellent ...Read More shopping venues all around the district. It is beautifully manicured and well maintained. Crime remains at an all-time low, the weather is moderate, and the education facilities are above average on a national scale. Nearby cities include Tacoma and Fircrest.

The cost of living is a bit pricier than neighboring cities, but the beauty of the greenery, waterscapes, and mountains often make up for it. Some of the prettiest and best areas in University Place are Chambers Bay. It has great golfing, breathtaking views for miles and excellent walking trails. Perfect for families, singles, and dog lovers. My favorite time of day to visit is around sunset. I have taken some of the most interesting and majestical photos here. Read Less

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B- Amenities

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

Parks

John R. Zoril

Park Ridge Park

Park Ridge Playground

University Place Veterans Plaza

Colgate Park

Colgate Playground Park

Cirque Bridgeport Park

Curran Apple Orchard

Entertainment

The Eagles Nest

Chambers Bay Golf Course

An Erratic Past

Sprayground

Bradley BlockHouse & Flett House

Cheney Stadium

Tacoma Musical Playhouse

Tacoma RC Raceway

Food & Drink

Baskin-Robbins

Good Wok & Teriyaki

Jack in the Box

Papa Murphy's

Teriyaki Wok

Fresh Rolls

McDonald's

Jimmy John's

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in University Place? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in University Place.

Drive to Work

79%

3% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

4%

1% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

1% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in University Place? The cost of living in University Place is 136/100 - which is 15% higher than Washington.

University Place

36% more expensive than average

18% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

C Crime

What is the crime rate in University Place? University Place crime rates are 3,032, which are 7% lower than Washington

3,032 per 100k people

33% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

33% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in University Place? The median income in University Place is $77,832 which is 24% higher than Washington.

Median household income

$77,83241% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$41,97941% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

37% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

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

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Fred Meyer Pharmacy

Walgreens

Rite Aid

Bartell Drugs

Walgreens

UP Pharmacy

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are University Place home prices? University Place home prices are $387,800 - which is 44% higher than Washington

Median home value

$387,800110% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,25032% higher than the US average

8% lower than the US average

A+ Schools

Does University Place have good schools? The University Place graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Washington

High school grad. rates

11% higher than the US average

School test scores

49% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

23% higher than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is University Place a good place to live? University Place has an overall rating of 88% from 9 reviews.

Overall user rating

9 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

8 total surveys