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University Heights

Ohio · 13,539 residents · 1.826 sq mi
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University Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,519. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $173,200. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,539
−4%since 2000
from 14,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,415 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 7,747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.7
−4%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024University Heights
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,519
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,635 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,081
+12%since 2000
from $26,949 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(10,532)
Black20.5%(2,901)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(221)
Asian1.7%(239)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.6%(6,740)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(9,497)
Black23%(3,120)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(374)
Asian2.4%(319)
Other0.7%(90)
Diversity Score55.3%(7,482)
Diversity Score
55
+16%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Heights, Ohio?

University Heights, Ohio has about 13,539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University Heights, Ohio?

The typical household in University Heights, Ohio earns about $72,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Heights, Ohio expensive?

In University Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $173,200, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in University Heights, Ohio?

About 67.0% of adults age 25 and over in University Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Heights, Ohio?

About 6.2% of people in University Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has University Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, University Heights, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,251 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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