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Living in
University Park.
The Census tops out at $250,000+ for household income; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
About
Life in University Park
University Park is fundamentally a wealthy, educated enclave built around SMU and the Park Cities identity—expect excellent schools, educated professionals, and significant financial resources shaping daily life here. The median household income of $250,001 tells you this isn't a typical suburb; most residents own substantial homes (median value $1.76 million), and renters pay accordingly at $3,270/month. Your commute is reasonable at about 18.6 minutes on average, though you'll need a car; this is suburban Dallas, not walkable urban living.
University Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
7.3%
Broadband Internet
99.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.3% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in University Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In University Park, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (19.4%), and 4.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.9%
of residents
65 and Older
8.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.1%
of households
Married Couples
75.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.12
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 133% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in University Park
In University Park, rent runs 133% above the TX average, and home values are 556% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
83.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $2,470,693 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in University Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in University Park is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What University Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute17.3 min avg
How University Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In University Park, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 15 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in University Park runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
43.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,480.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
University Park Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes University Park, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dallas County, county-wide
University Park is less than 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes University Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
University Park is less than 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate96°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
University Park has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Hot Days/Year
108
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
23
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 38°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 2.78" |
| Mar | 70°F | 49°F | 3.45" |
| Apr | 77°F | 57°F | 3.15" |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 4.57" |
| Jun | 93°F | 74°F | 3.83" |
| Jul | 97°F | 78°F | 1.71" |
| Aug | 97°F | 77°F | 2.19" |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 3.10" |
| Oct | 80°F | 59°F | 4.79" |
| Nov | 68°F | 48°F | 2.93" |
| Dec | 59°F | 40°F | 3.23" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in University Park
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside University Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
North Central Surgical Center Llp
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Dallas
Texas Institute for Surgery at Presbyterian Hospit
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Dallas
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Dallas
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in University Park
University Park's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 90.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
90.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in University Park
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,277 students · in-state tuition $69,722 · 82% graduate · median earnings $90,037 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 43,869 students · in-state tuition $2,970 · 26% graduate · median earnings $44,572 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Dallas
9.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
University of North Texas at Dallas
13.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,878 students · in-state tuition $9,601 · 57% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,403 students · in-state tuition $41,870 · 55% graduate · median earnings $58,159 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,293 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
14.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 89 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for University Park
University Park has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (89 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in University Park
University Park Public Library
8383 Plaza At Preston Ctr Ste 200, Dallas
Cities Near University Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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University Park FAQ
Is University Park, Texas affordable?⌄
University Park's median rent is $3,272/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $250,000+/year. Median home value is $1,861,800.
Is University Park, Texas safe?⌄
University Park's violent crime rate was 44 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1481 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in University Park, Texas?⌄
University Park has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in University Park, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in University Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,272/month and median household income is $250,000+/year. The median home value is $1,861,800. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in University Park, Texas?⌄
The average commute in University Park is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from