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Living in University Place

University Place is a city in the United States, with a population of 34,911 in July 2026. There were 2,732 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Median gross rent was US$1,762 per month, while the median home value was US$624,800 in July 2026.

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

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 Place.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 57.2%, and the vacancy rate was 3.76% in July 2026. 58% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
University Place recurring monthly costs, € per month€1788Private kindergarten€129Utilities, 85 m² flat€77Internet, 60 Mbps€46Mobile plan, 10 GB€26Fitness club€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly26.12 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in University Place (Wayback Machine capture 20251013124959)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited76.62 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in University Place (Wayback Machine capture 20251013124959)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,788 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in University Place (Wayback Machine capture 20251013124959)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB45.56 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in University Place (Wayback Machine capture 20251013124959)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home128.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in University Place (Wayback Machine capture 20251013124959)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,762/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent58.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct3.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,587 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent1,549 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count517 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,693 people of 35,479 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

Median household income was US$99,031 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in University Place is 5.1%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10University Place 5.1%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd99,031 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct87.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct97.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct0.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct1.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct2.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,856 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)18Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)5,133 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov17Official
Unemployment rate5.11 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to University Place. 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 Place. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct95.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools85 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct24.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio53 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents2,732 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,352 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in University Place 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 Place highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with University Place highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,160University Place2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,160 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents258.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count60 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute27.98 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct1.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportTIW3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for University Place. 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, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in University Place.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
University Place average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
University Place average monthly precipitation, mm050100150200154104118865335172239110182148JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
University Place annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.6PM2.5µg/m³

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 Place is 4.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5University Place 4.6135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.64 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202420Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.94 · Feb 9.11 · Mar 11.72 · Apr 14.17 · May 18.06 · Jun 20.94 · Jul 24.17 · Aug 24.22 · Sep 20.89 · Oct 14.78 · Nov 10.28 · Dec 7.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.44 · Feb 2.5 · Mar 3.61 · Apr 5.22 · May 8.06 · Jun 10.39 · Jul 12.22 · Aug 12.39 · Sep 10.78 · Oct 7.61 · Nov 4.33 · Dec 2.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.22 · Feb 5.83 · Mar 7.67 · Apr 9.67 · May 13.06 · Jun 15.67 · Jul 18.17 · Aug 18.33 · Sep 15.83 · Oct 11.22 · Nov 7.28 · Dec 4.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 153.9 · Feb 104.4 · Mar 117.6 · Apr 86.11 · May 52.83 · Jun 34.54 · Jul 17.27 · Aug 21.84 · Sep 39.12 · Oct 109.7 · Nov 182.4 · Dec 147.6 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3118.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.76 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm756.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul19.6 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.77 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan5.99 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Butte35,480 residentsSpanaway35,476 residentsGolden Glades35,472 residentsElizabethtown35,448 residentsOildale35,520 residentsCollege Park35,418 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
University Place residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport86.8%Foreign residents13.2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.2 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents4,693 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,643 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population35,479 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population35,225 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is University Place 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 worker60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Skilled employee70%strong on work, weak on safety · range 60–80%
Student57%strong on education, weak on work · range 46–68%
Family50%strong on family, weak on cost · range 40–60%
Retirement48%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 36–60%
Foreign residents4,693 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population35,479 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent58.04 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,549 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,587 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary3,856 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd624,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes57.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour65.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad13.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct8.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct5.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct67.24 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct74.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct4.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct42.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct96.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus16,936 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct16.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct90.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around University Place?

The median gross salary is 5,133 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in University Place?

The unemployment rate is 5.11 %. 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 Place?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.64 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is University Place?

Police recorded 2,160 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 Place?

The published population is 35,479 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in University Place?

4,693 people 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 Place a good place to live?

University Place 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). University Place, United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/university-place/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {University Place, United States: rent, jobs},
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  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
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in University Place (Wayback Machine capture 20251013124959) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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