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University City

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 17,588 residents · 1.28 sq mi
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University City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $860,800. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up University City; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,588
Population density
13,741 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
21.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,643
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,425
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.588
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$860,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,159
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.5%
94.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
72.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
27.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(8,255)
Black16.6%(2,916)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,274)
Asian22%(3,871)
Other7.2%(1,272)
Diversity Score86.7%(15,242)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(8,255)
Black16.6%(2,916)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,274)
Asian22%(3,871)
Other7.2%(1,272)
Diversity Score86.7%(15,242)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
39.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
67.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
Female
54.7%
Foreign born
19.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
US average: 13.6%
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West Farms
Pop 18,442
Tenderloin
Pop 14,500
Claremont Village-Claremont (East)
Pop 24,213
University Park
Pop 24,391
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UNIVERSITY CITY VS
West Farms
Income$32,486+3%
Home value$581,893−32%
Population18,442+5%
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UNIVERSITY CITY VS
Tenderloin
Income$32,001+1%
Home value$383,800−55%
Population14,500−18%
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Claremont Village-Claremont (East)
Income$33,631+6%
Home value$716,200−17%
Population24,213+38%
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Income$34,705+10%
Home value$904,509+5%
Population24,391+39%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 17,588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $31,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $860,800, and the typical rent is about $2,159 a month.

How educated are people in University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 75.6% of adults age 25 and over in University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 47.0% of people in University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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