NEIGHBORHOOD
University District
Ohio · Cleveland · 7,509 residents · 1.25 sq mi
The short version
With 7,509 people, University District is a neighborhood in Cleveland. This skews young, with a median age of 23.0. 9% of homes are owner-occupied. This is an unusually credentialed place: 58% of adults have a four-year degree. The poverty rate is 31.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. There are 6,002 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up University District; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
median household income $43,223, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
University District compared with Cleveland
| Measure | University District | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,223 | $40,801 | 6% higher |
| Median home value | $308,364 | $102,000 | 202% higher |
| Homes that are rented | 91.4% | 58.3% | +33.1 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.3% | 22.4% | +35.9 pts |
| Poverty rate | 31.3% | 30.6% | +0.7 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 18.0% | 6.3% | +11.6 pts |
| Median age | 23.0 | 36.3 | 13.3 years younger |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,509
Population density
6,002 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
23.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.25 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,223
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,837
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.9%
Retail trade3.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Wholesale trade1%
Other services0.9%
Public administration0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$308,364
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,481
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.6%
91.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.52 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(3,714)
Black16.6%(1,243)
Hispanic / Latino7%(529)
Asian19.8%(1,490)
Other7.1%(533)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(3,714)
Black16.6%(1,243)
Hispanic / Latino7%(529)
Asian19.8%(1,490)
Other7.1%(533)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
53.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Foreign born
18.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in University District, Cleveland, Ohio?
University District, Cleveland, Ohio has about 7,509 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in University District, Cleveland, Ohio?
The typical household in University District, Cleveland, Ohio earns about $43,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is University District, Cleveland, Ohio expensive?
In University District, Cleveland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $308,364, and the typical rent is about $1,481 a month.
How educated are people in University District, Cleveland, Ohio?
About 58.3% of adults age 25 and over in University District, Cleveland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in University District, Cleveland, Ohio?
About 31.3% of people in University District, Cleveland, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.
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