Living in University Center, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of University Center · Census data 2020–2024
University Center has 3,923 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $120,533 (29% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $507,500, the median rent is $2,094/month.
University Center at a glance
- Population
- 3,923
- Median age
- 32State: 39
- Median household income
- $120,533State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $507,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,094/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is University Center a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in University Center
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In University Center the median home value is $507,500, 53% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,094 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,606 a month in housing costs.
University Center median household income
The median household income in University Center is $120,533 and the income per person is $49,151. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in University Center: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,777
- Owner-occupied
- 29.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 70.6%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.41
University Center demographics
- Population
- 3,923
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 1,628
- Foreign-born
- 30.6%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of University Center ›
Education in University Center
54.4% of adults 25 and older in University Center have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in University Center
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
University Center vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Center | 3,923 | $120,533 | $507,500 | $2,094 |
| One Loudoun | 3,309 | $241,250 | $876,700 | $3,053 |
| Kincora | 1,008 | $134,279 | $582,700 | $2,047 |
| Countryside | 9,661 | $148,810 | $630,200 | $2,234 |
| Lansdowne | 12,328 | $168,731 | $774,300 | $2,365 |
| Ashburn | 46,026 | $154,978 | $699,300 | $2,455 |
| Belmont | 9,729 | $242,542 | $846,300 | $2,825 |
| Dulles Town Center | 5,464 | $125,941 | $606,500 | $2,393 |
| Cascades | 12,357 | $167,171 | $671,100 | $2,657 |
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What is the median household income in University Center, VA?
The median household income in University Center is $120,533, 29% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in University Center?
The median home value in University Center is $507,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in University Center?
The median gross rent in University Center is $2,094 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is University Center, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in University Center?
The median age in University Center is 32 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in University Center?
The average commute to work in University Center is 23 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in University Center?
The unemployment rate in University Center is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is University Center?
54.4% of adults in University Center 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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