Livability Score

85
/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 (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kaleisia Tea Lounge
Coffee Shop
Kaleisia Tea Lounge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Felicitous
Coffee Shop
Meridian Hookah Lounge
Coffee Shop
Tampa Cloud Hookah Lounge
Coffee Shop
Palm Coffee House & Hookah
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Malibu Grand Prix
Theme Park
Studio Movie Grill
Cinema
University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum;Contemporary Art Museum
Museum
Theatre II Building
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts Rehearsal Building
Theatre Arts
Teaching Auditorium and Theatre I
Theatre Arts
MSC Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Shooters World
Attraction
Where he did it to em
Attraction
Yuengling Center
Stadium
Soccer Stadium
Stadium
Renaissance Fairground
Theme Park
Museum of Science & Industry
Museum
Congo River Rapids
Attraction
Kumba
Attraction
Kumba
Attraction
Kumba
Attraction
Kumba
Attraction
Kumba
Attraction
Kumba
Attraction
Kumba
Attraction
Kumba
Attraction
Ubanga-Banga Bumper Cars
Attraction
Adventure Island Tampa
Water Park
Adventure Island Tampa
Theme Park
Food and Drink (47) A+
Sonic
Fast Food
Babalouie's Grill & Sports Pub
Bar
Checkers
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Salem's Gyros & Subs
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Beverages
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Advance America Cash Advance;Subway
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
El Pueblo Chico
Fast Food
Bagels Plus
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Brass Mug
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bull's House Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Legends Sports Bar Grill & Hookah
Bar
Liquor Store
Alcohol
Fitness (4) C-
University Area Community Center
Community Centre
Lake Forest Clubhouse
Community Centre
The Fit Health & Wellness Center
Gym
YouFit Health Club
Gym
Campus Recreation Center
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Shapes Fitness for Women
Gym
Curves
Gym
Groceries (11) A+
ALDI
Grocery Store
La Mexicana
Butcher
House of Meats
Butcher
Super Saver
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Oasis Bakery
Bakery
Super Market Casa Latina
Grocery Store
Fletcher Supermarket & Carneceria
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Apna Bazaar
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
MD Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Sav-Mor Meat Market
Butcher
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Patel Brothers
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Chuck's Natural Food Marketplace
Grocery Store
Emma's Cakes
Bakery
Bearss Groves
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
University Park
Park
Harvest Hope Playground
Playground
Mort Park
Park
Simmons Park
Park
USF NPHC Plaza
Park
USF Arts Mall
Park
USF Contemplation Garden
Park
MLK Plaza
Park
Castor Beach
Park
Greek Village
Park
John F. Germany Legacy Park
Park
Solar Awesomeness
Park
Stadium
Park
Sycamore Forest
Park
George Russell Park
Park
Copeland Park
Park
The Meadows
Park
Hamner Tower Park
Park
Greco Softball Complex
Park
David E. West Park
Park
Fabian's Funport
Playground
Splash Attack
Playground
Carrollwood Day School Athletics Field
Park
Forest Hills Park
Park
Gwazi Park
Park
Shops (82) A+
Bright LStar
Convenience Store
Handy Marte
Convenience Store
Lutz Haircutters
Hairdresser
Shoe Land
Shoes
Dots
Clothing
rue21
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ross
Department Store
Amerinails
Hairdresser
Bealls Outlet
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Aveda Salon
Hairdresser
Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Quick Food Mart
Convenience Store
Tampa Woman's Health Center
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Citi Trends
Clothing
Shalimar Jewelers
Fashion
Barbers' Extraordinare
Hairdresser
Gray's College Bookstore
Books
Precious Nails
Beauty
Queen's African Hair
Hairdresser
Manhattan Hairstyling Academy
Beauty
Landmark Shopping Center
Mall
Off The Wall Ceramics & Home Decor
Interior Decoration
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in University.
Public Transit Stops (194)
Stops & Stations
A+
22nd Street @ 142nd Avenue
Bus Stop
22nd Street @ Aimee Court
Bus Stop
22nd Street @ 142nd Avenue
Bus Stop
142nd Avenue @ 22nd Street
Bus Stop
22nd Street @ Aimee Court
Bus Stop
22nd Street @ Rae Court
Bus Stop
22nd Street @ Hansel Court
Bus Stop
22nd Street @ 140th Avenue
Bus Stop
22nd Street @ 140th Avenue
Bus Stop
Bearss Avenue @ 22nd Street
Bus Stop
143rd Avenue @ 19th Street
Bus Stop
Bearss Avenue @ 1913 Pine Lake Plaza
Bus Stop
Bearss Avenue @ Livingston Avenue
Bus Stop
Bearss Avenue @ Gregory Drive
Bus Stop
Livingston Avenue @ Bearss Avenue
Bus Stop
142nd Avenue @ 19th Street
Bus Stop
19th Street @ 142nd Avenue
Bus Stop
Bearss Avenue @ Reflections Apartments
Bus Stop
Livingston Avenue @ Irene Street
Bus Stop
Bearss Avenue @ 19th Street
Bus Stop
Livingston Avenue @ Bearss Avenue
Bus Stop
Bearss Avenue @ Gregory Drive
Bus Stop
19th Street @ 139th Avenue
Bus Stop
19th Street @ 139th Avenue
Bus Stop
22nd Street @ 137th Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in University is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime D

University crime rates are 2,898 per 100k, which is 59% higher than Florida
Property Crime
2,487 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
411 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment C+

The median income in University is $52,731 - which is 8% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$52,731
D-
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office District 1 Office
Police
Coast Dental
Dentist
Bearss Medical
Doctor
Kabs Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Extra Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
AdventHealth Tampa
Hospital
Childrens Medical Services
Doctor
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
Hospital
North Hillsborough Fire Department Station 14
Fire Station
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Hospital
Eye Institute
Hospital
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Hospital
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Community Substation University Square Mall
Police
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Bulls Country Pharmacy
Pharmacy
University Diagnostic Institute
Clinic
University Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Tamps Palms Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Community Substation West Central
Police
Tampa City Fire Station 20
Fire Station
Forcare Medical Center
Clinic
Florida Highway Patrol Station
Police
Moffitt Cancer Center - McKinley Campus
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing A+

University home prices are $199,600 - which is 20% higher than Florida
Home Price
$199,600
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
58%
A+
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio)
C
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schools C

The University graduation rate is 74% - which is 11% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
74%
D
Elementary Schools (0) C-
Muller Elementary Magnet School
Bowers/Whitley Adult & Community Center
Mort Elementary School
Excelsior Prep Charter School
Gateway Christian Academy
Shaw Elementary School
Miles Elementary School
Witter Elementary School
Learning Gate Community School
Missionary Christian Academy
Usf/Patel Partnership Elementary School
Buchanan Middle School
Pizzo Elementary School
Community Charter School Of Excellence
Mosi Partnership Elementary School
Carrollwood Day School
Pace Private School System
American Youth Academy
Primrose School Of Carrollwood
Hillel Academy Of Tampa
Montessori Preparatory School
Legacy Preparatory Academy
New Springs Schools
Lake Magdalene Elementary School
Forest Hills Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Bowers-Whitley Career Center
Gateway Christian Academy
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
West University Charter High
Missionary Christian Academy
Carrollwood Day School
Pace Private School System
American Youth Academy
Focus Academy
Chamberlain High School
Dorothy Thomas Center
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ratings C-

University has an overall rating of 60% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
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University Area Facts

  • University has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • University crime rates are 59% higher than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in University is 3% higher than the Florida average
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Suitcase City: So Warm and Sunny! 3 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Living in University has been a nice experience, and it is truly a college town. This small city has a very diverse population with a laid-back feel. The city center is only a few miles from The University of Florida, which makes it very convenient; also, the James A. Haley Veter ...Read More ans Hospital is close to downtown.

The rent is relatively low, which is good news for college students and young families. There is a lot of nice shopping here, but it is lacking in the employment sector; it can take people a while to find a job. One thing I don’t like about University is the crime rate; it is pretty high. Another thing I don’t like is that the school system isn’t that great, it’s the same as the national average but it could be a lot better, especially with a big university right down the street.

The weather is generally warm all year around, but when the weather gets hot, the best areas in University to go to are the beautiful parks and then head down to the beach and the Tampa Bay area, which are only a few miles away. Overall, University is a nice place to live, especially while you’re going to college here. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      University Park
      Harvest Hope Playground
      Mort Park
      Simmons Park
      USF NPHC Plaza
      USF Arts Mall
      USF Contemplation Garden
      MLK Plaza

      Entertainment

      Malibu Grand Prix
      Studio Movie Grill
      University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum;Contemporary Art Museum
      Theatre II Building
      Theatre Arts Rehearsal Building
      Teaching Auditorium and Theatre I
      MSC Amphitheatre
      Shooters World

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Babalouie's Grill & Sports Pub
      Checkers
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      Wendy's
      Salem's Gyros & Subs
      Arby's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in University.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      AdventHealth Tampa
      James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Extra Care Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Kabs Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Bearss Medical