University Place, WA
Living in University Place
Bikeability47
Walkability36
Commute38
Public Transit51
Affordability36
Public Safety35
Airports97
Hospitals36
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian11%
Black7%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate19%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military1%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$367kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$310 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K34%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas35%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in University Place
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in University Place
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 8 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 7 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in University Place
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near University Place, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near University Place, WA
Heritage Christian School
1 miles, SE
Montessori in Motion
2 miles, N
Tacoma Waldorf School
3 miles, NE
Bellarmine Preparatory School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near University Place, WA
University of Puget Sound
5 miles, NE
Faith International University
5 miles, N
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
6 miles, E
Northwest College of Art & Design
6 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near University Place, WA
St Clare Hospital
5 miles, SE
St Joseph Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
5 miles, NE
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
5 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near University Place, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
20 miles, NE
Bellingham International Airport
109 miles, N
Portland International Airport
112 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
175 miles, E