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University Place, WA

Founded 1888Pierce CountyElev. 61 m
Population
34,850
Median home
$578,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About University Place

With about 34,850 residents, University Place is one of Washington's notable places. University Place was founded in 1888 and sits in Pierce County. The median age is 38.9 and the median household income is $94,952. Homes carry a median value of $578,100, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (60.6%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
34,850
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$94,952
Per-capita income
$50,062
Poverty rate
8.6%
High-school grad or higher
95.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg. commute
28.3 min
Work from home
14.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White60.6%
Hispanic or Latino11.6%
Black7.2%
Asian10.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.7%
Sales & office24.7%
Service11.7%
Production, transportation & material moving9.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$578,100
Median gross rent
$1,664/mo
Owner-occupied
58.9%
Median year built
1980
Households
13,803
Avg. household size
2.51

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

University Place has 4 public schools2 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading38%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Curtis Senior HighHighGrades 1012
Evergreen PrimaryElementaryGrades -14
Sunset PrimaryElementaryGrades -14
Curtis Junior HighGrades 89

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime16% below national
University Place325
Washington365
United States386
26% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime39% above national
University Place2,704
Washington2,941
United States1,952
68% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, University Place Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around University Place.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Pierce County
AvalancheVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

University Place is in Pierce County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

University Place was founded in 1888 and sits in Pierce County. Elevation ~61 m.

Map of University Place
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Common questions

University Place — frequently asked

What is the population of University Place, Washington?
University Place has a population of about 34,850, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in University Place?
The median home value in University Place is $578,100, and the median gross rent is $1,664/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is University Place safe? What is the crime rate?
University Place Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 325 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does University Place face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pierce County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, cold wave, earthquake.
How many schools are in University Place?
University Place has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in University Place?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near University Place. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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