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Living in University Park

Median household income was US$250,001 a year in July 2026. University Park is in the United States; its population was 25,155 in July 2026. In July 2026, 48.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 11,248 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population25,268people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary5,049EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent2,876EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.58%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,498offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 6% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean10.38µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to University Park?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in University Park.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$3,272 per month, while the median home value was US$1,861,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 83.2%, and the vacancy rate was 6.45% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
University Park recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet16Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan17Official · national market
Median gross rent$3,272/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents743.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)3,417 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent2,876 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes374 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is University Park a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker45%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 36–54%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on housing · range 44–62%
Student42%strong on education, weak on housing · range 32–52%
Family49%strong on family, weak on cost · range 40–58%
Retirement40%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 29–51%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,832 of 25,268 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in University Park is 3.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income250,001 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband92.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription99.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet0.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet10.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary5,049 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,801 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate3.58 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in University Park?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,801 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€527of €2,972 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,972
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €3,417
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish-€527
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in University Park Salary needed to live in University Park

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to University Park. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in University Park. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher99.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools267 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents45.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio362 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents11,248 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,042 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in University Park when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesUniversity Park highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with University Park highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
University Park1,498
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,498 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents23.59 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Recorded violent crimes11 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time17.28 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work7.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for University Park. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in University Park.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in University Park is 10.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.38 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202430Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.28 · Feb 16.67 · Mar 21.06 · Apr 25.22 · May 29.39 · Jun 33.72 · Jul 36.06 · Aug 36.17 · Sep 32.22 · Oct 26.39 · Nov 19.89 · Dec 15.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013960 (DALLAS FAA AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.28 · Feb 5.5 · Mar 9.67 · Apr 13.78 · May 18.89 · Jun 23.22 · Jul 25.39 · Aug 25.22 · Sep 21.17 · Oct 14.83 · Nov 8.78 · Dec 4.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013960 (DALLAS FAA AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 65.79 · Feb 70.61 · Mar 87.63 · Apr 80.01 · May 116.1 · Jun 97.28 · Jul 43.43 · Aug 55.63 · Sep 78.74 · Oct 121.7 · Nov 74.42 · Dec 82.04 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013960 (DALLAS FAA AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading45.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.61 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation722.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature31.51 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.86 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature11.13 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Dos Hermanas (Spain) ±1.9 °C, Latina (Italy) ±3.8 °C, Messina (Italy) ±3.2 °C, Marugame (Japan) ±3.2 °C, Badalona (Spain) ±3.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents1,832 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population25,268 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official
Population covered by crime statistics25,262 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value1,861,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes83.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad7.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage78.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance3.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher90.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Households with a vehicle available98.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over10,470 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home22.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans97.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on University Park

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Flower Mound as a University Park alternative in the same region

34 km away, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 640 Flower Mound vs 1,498 University Park−57%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³ Flower Mound vs 10.4 µg/m³ University Park−26%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,481 Flower Mound vs €5,049 University Park+9%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Flower Mound vs 3.6% University Park−6%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,801 Flower Mound vs €3,801 University Parksame level
Full comparisonMore about Flower Mound

Plainfield as a University Park alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1235 km, better on 3 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,498 University Park−51%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 10.4 µg/m³ University Park−25%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,801 University Park+6%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €5,049 University Park−4%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.6% University Park+5%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near University Park

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Dallas 8.0 km away
Salary
3,544 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Richardson 12.4 km away
Salary
4,673 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Irving 15.4 km away
Salary
3,537 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Garland 16.0 km away
Salary
2,967 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Carrollton 18.3 km away
Salary
4,001 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Decatur25,276 residentsTerrytown25,278 residentsColumbus25,248 residentsWest Chicago25,296 residentsCorinth25,297 residentsEureka25,304 residents

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University Park in rankings

#1 of 30 in US cities with the highest bachelor’s-degree share #4 of 30 in US cities with the highest median household income #15 of 30 in US cities with the lowest recorded property-crime rate

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around University Park?

The median gross salary is 3,801 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in University Park?

The unemployment rate is 3.58 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in University Park?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10.38 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is University Park?

Police recorded 1,498 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in University Park?

The published population is 25,268 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in University Park?

1,832 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is University Park a good place to live?

University Park may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near University Park?

Highland Park, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Richardson, Addison are near University Park. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). University Park (Texas), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version a463f440a66dd6b51318611ec5c8ca21]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/university-park-tx/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {University Park (Texas), United States: population, rent},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/university-park-tx/},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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