Living in University City, MO
Suburb in Missouri
University City is a suburb in Missouri, home to about 35,000 people, with 2.0 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, you can walk or take transit almost everywhere. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are a mix of apartments and houses.
Is University City a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 15 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Highly educated: 64% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3 research universities are within 31 mi
- Easy flying: STL is 6 mi away
- Affordable housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $311k and rents for $1,570 a month
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Weaker public schools: test results well below the US average
- Fewer family amenities than most places
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Key facts
Living in University City: common questions
What is the cost of living in University City?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $311k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $1,570 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are below the US average (index 95, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in University City?
Missouri collects about $1,262 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 1.22% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is University City safe?
University City isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
How are the schools in University City?
Public schools in University City test well below the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 13 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in University City?
University City has cold winters: winter days average around 44°F and summer days around 88°F, with roughly 17″ of snow a year.
Does University City get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is high, mainly from heat waves, flooding and earthquakes: 14 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 3.03 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to University City?
The nearest major airport is STL, about 6 mi away.
How University City scores
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