What are the schools like in University Park, TX?

School district data for University Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in University Park?

The median household income in University Park, TX is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in University Park, TX?

University Park has an average high temperature of 57.7°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

University Park, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is University Park, TX affordable or expensive?

University Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means University Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,600,300 and the median rent is $2,686 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in University Park, TX?

University Park has a violent crime rate of 63.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1434.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is University Park, TX a Good Place to Live?

University Park is a small city of 25,179 in Texas, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: University Park stands out for lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether University Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All University Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

University Park's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in University Park costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	University Park, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,600,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,686	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

University Park's violent crime rate is 63.4 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

63.4 /100k

Property Crime

1434.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	University Park, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	89.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

University Park sees average highs of 57.7°F in January and 96.9°F in July, with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	University Park, TX
Average High — January	57.7°F
Average High — July	96.9°F
Annual Precipitation	41.4"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	University Park, TX	National Avg
Population	25,179	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	4.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	8.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Highland Park, TX 1 mi Dallas, TX 4 mi Farmers Branch, TX 7 mi Addison, TX 8 mi Cockrell Hill, TX 9 mi

University Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University Park, TX affordable or expensive?

University Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts University Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,600,300 and median rent is $2,686/month.

What is the crime rate in University Park, TX?

University Park's violent crime rate is 63.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1434.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in University Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is University Park, TX a good place to live?

University Park, TX has a population of 25,179, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in University Park?

University Park averages 57.7°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of University Park?

The population of University Park, Texas is 25,179 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in University Park?

Key numbers for living in University Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $1,600,300, median household income $250,001, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare University Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.