University City
University City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,829. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $916,510. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $916,510, the poverty rate sits 76% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up University City; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
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How many people live in University City, San Diego, California?
University City, San Diego, California has about 46,254 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in University City, San Diego, California?
The typical household in University City, San Diego, California earns about $110,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is University City, San Diego, California expensive?
In University City, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $916,510, and the typical rent is about $2,819 a month.
How educated are people in University City, San Diego, California?
About 74.5% of adults age 25 and over in University City, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in University City, San Diego, California?
About 22.0% of people in University City, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024