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).
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.