University Place, WA

Living in University Place

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 36
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Commute 38
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Public Transit 51
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 66
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Schools 79
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Residents

33k Population +2.2k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian11%
Black7%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate19%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military1%
Sales and office24%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$367k Median Home Value +$41k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$310 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K34%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas35%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in University Place

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55

Property Crime in University Place

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 8 1
Feb 42 5 1
Mar 46 5 1
Apr 50 4 0
May 56 3 0
Jun 60 2 0
Jul 65 1 0
Aug 65 1 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 52 5 0
Nov 44 8 1
Dec 39 7 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in University Place

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near University Place, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near University Place, WA

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Tacoma Waldorf School
3 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near University Place, WA

Hospitals

Hospitals near University Place, WA

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St Clare Hospital
5 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near University Place, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
175 miles, E