Living in Universal City, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Universal City · Census data 2020–2024
Universal City has 20,189 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $74,811 (5% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $269,600, the median rent is $1,315/month.
Universal City at a glance
- Population
- 20,189
- Median age
- 37.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $74,811State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $269,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,315/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Universal City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Universal City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Universal City the median home value is $269,600, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,315 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,862 a month in housing costs.
Universal City median household income
The median household income in Universal City is $74,811 and the income per person is $40,600. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Universal City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,440
- Owner-occupied
- 57.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.5%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.47
Universal City demographics
- Population
- 20,189
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 8,175
- Foreign-born
- 11.1%
- Veterans
- 14.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Universal City ›
Education in Universal City
33.6% of adults 25 and older in Universal City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Universal City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Universal City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal City | 20,189 | $74,811 | $269,600 | $1,315 |
| Live Oak | 15,984 | $79,696 | $246,300 | $1,634 |
| Randolph AFB | 1,240 | $113,250 | — | $2,247 |
| Selma | 11,503 | $97,066 | $313,900 | $1,774 |
| Converse | 29,607 | $94,222 | $248,400 | $1,693 |
| Schertz | 44,050 | $99,948 | $317,100 | $1,659 |
| Windcrest | 5,820 | $89,844 | $302,000 | $1,372 |
| Cibolo | 35,109 | $122,365 | $351,900 | $2,112 |
| Garden Ridge | 4,332 | $177,353 | $688,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Universal City, TX?
The median household income in Universal City is $74,811, 5% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Universal City?
The median home value in Universal City is $269,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Universal City?
The median gross rent in Universal City is $1,315 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Universal City, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Universal City?
The median age in Universal City is 37.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Universal City?
The average commute to work in Universal City is 26 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Universal City?
The unemployment rate in Universal City is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Universal City?
33.6% of adults in Universal City 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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