Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
University Park, FL Area Guide
Enjoy suburban conveniences near urban destinations
Suburban
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Modern
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Welcoming
University Park is a census-designated community in Manatee County, Florida, positioned between Sarasota and Bradenton in one of the state's fastest-growing corridors. Its location puts residents within easy reach of both cities, making it a practical base for those working, studying, or simply exploring the broader region. The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus anchors the area's educational identity, drawing students, faculty, and a steady stream of businesses that cater to an active, knowledge-driven community. The surrounding economy benefits from Sarasota County's expanding healthcare, technology, and professional services sectors.
Housing in University Park leans toward well-maintained apartment communities, single-family rentals, and townhomes, many of which are set within planned residential developments that reflect the area's organized, suburban character. Renters generally find a quieter pace here compared to downtown Sarasota, with tree-lined streets and open green space giving the community a relaxed, residential feel. Manatee and Sarasota counties both contribute cultural venues, arts programming, and sports facilities within a short drive, keeping daily life well-rounded without the density of a larger urban core. For renters who want Florida sunshine and a calmer setting, while staying connected to two thriving metro areas, University Park delivers on both counts.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,648
Average: $87,923
Education
6,928
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,070
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
University Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
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Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sense of Wonder Nature Center and A.D. Barnes Park
- Gifford Arboretum
- The Kampong
- The Barnacle Historic State Park
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Miami International
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
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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 June 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.