Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
16%
University Heights
University Heights, IA Area Guide
The charming neighbor to the University of Iowa
College Town
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Suburban
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Quaint
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Great Location
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Affordable
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An enclave surrounded by Iowa City, University Heights borders the University of Iowa, a major institution in the state. This city is the perfect place for students and faculty to call home due to its unbeatable proximity to campus and very affordable rental rates. Although the city is mainly residential, there are a few small businesses in town like Maggie’s Farm Wood-Fired Pizza, a contemporary outpost offering elevated classics baked in a wood-fired oven. This charming establishment is just one of the perks of living in this quaint suburb. University Heights is proximal to Finkbine Golf Course, Iowa City Municipal Airport, and Iowa City itself, where you’ll find abundant restaurants and retailers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,651
Average: $139,660
Education
753
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
748
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
University Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
57%
Other Education
43%
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- UI Museum of Natural History
- Iowa Children's Museum
- MacBride Nature Recreation Area
- Lake Macbride State Park
Airports
- The Eastern Iowa
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.