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University Heights

Ohio · 13,914 residents · 1.826 sq mi
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University Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,817. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $171,300. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,914
−2%since 2000
from 14,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,620 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 7,747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.1
−6%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024University Heights
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,817
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,635 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,653
+36%since 2000
from $26,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,104
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(9,638)
Black21.2%(2,953)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(460)
Asian2.3%(314)
Other3.2%(442)
Diversity Score58%(8,076)
Diversity Score
58
+22%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Heights, Ohio?

University Heights, Ohio has about 13,914 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Heights, Ohio earns about $80,817 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 $171,300, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

How educated are people in University Heights, Ohio?

About 62.3% 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 11.9% 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 876 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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