Living in University Heights, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of University Heights · Census data 2020–2024
University Heights has 13,394 residents with a median age of 30.5. The median household income is $96,971 (36% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $242,700, the median rent is $1,507/month.
University Heights at a glance
- Population
- 13,394
- Median age
- 30.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $96,971State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $242,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,507/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is University Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in University Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In University Heights the median home value is $242,700, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,507 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,892 a month in housing costs.
University Heights median household income
The median household income in University Heights is $96,971 and the income per person is $44,523. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in University Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,007
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.3%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.59
University Heights demographics
- Population
- 13,394
- Median age
- 30.5
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 4,686
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of University Heights ›
Education in University Heights
67.5% of adults 25 and older in University Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 37.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in University Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 59.6%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
University Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights | 13,394 | $96,971 | $242,700 | $1,507 |
| Shaker Heights | 28,922 | $104,073 | $303,200 | $1,168 |
| Cleveland Heights | 44,497 | $72,826 | $192,100 | $1,216 |
| Beachwood | 13,865 | $106,748 | $410,300 | $2,047 |
| South Euclid | 21,534 | $81,297 | $153,700 | $1,367 |
| Lyndhurst | 13,801 | $91,238 | $212,200 | $1,244 |
| Highland Hills | 632 | $41,615 | $121,400 | $847 |
| East Cleveland | 13,534 | $22,116 | $68,800 | $776 |
| Woodmere | 641 | $57,115 | $304,500 | $1,191 |
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What is the median household income in University Heights, OH?
The median household income in University Heights is $96,971, 36% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in University Heights?
The median home value in University Heights is $242,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in University Heights?
The median gross rent in University Heights is $1,507 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is University Heights, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in University Heights?
The median age in University Heights is 30.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in University Heights?
The average commute to work in University Heights is 19 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in University Heights?
The unemployment rate in University Heights is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is University Heights?
67.5% of adults in University Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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