University, Florida
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 20% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
- top 3% for comfortable days
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- bottom 5% for summer humidity
University is a mid-size city in Florida with about 43,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and airport distance. It rates lower on cost of living and summer humidity.
- The median home value in University is $255k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in University is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in University is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- University has a violent crime rate of 1341/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in University is 23 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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warm
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76%66%clearovercast
Precipitation 8.1 in2.6 in
oppressive 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 11% of US places
Home Value$255k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 22% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 11% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.71%better than 72% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden5.51%better than 92% of US places
Unemployment6.1%better than 30% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)61°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation56.1 in91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days272 daysbetter than 86% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 5% of US places
Comfortable Days141 daysbetter than 97% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk57.7better than 61% of US places
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 68% of US places
School Quality39.9better than 15% of US places
Violent Crime1341/100kbetter than 22% of US places
Property Crime2210/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Community
Population43,20797th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age20.41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5084th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2312th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)57.6%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.5%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)27.4%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.4%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 71% of US places
Walkability11.5/20better than 91% of US places
Airport Distance13 mibetter than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.6%better than 70% of US places
Amenities Nearby60.64better than 43% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 75% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is University an affordable place to live?
- University is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 11% of comparable areas. Median rent is $1k.
- Is University safe?
- University is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1341/100k (better than 22%). Property crime is 2210/100k.
- What is the weather like in University?
- University averages 83°F in July and 61°F in January, with 56.1 in of annual precipitation and about 272 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in University?
- Public-school quality in University is below average, scoring better than 15% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in University?
- The average one-way commute in University is 23 min.