Median Age
30 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
12%
University Park
University Park, TX Area Guide
College campus blends with affluent neighborhoods in a major metropolis
Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Urban
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Museums
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Upscale
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The lively atmosphere and bustling residential streets of University Park are something to admire, and are what make it one of the most highly ranked suburbs of Dallas. There’s a blend of homey and luxury here. The quaint homes, upscale houses, affluent neighborhoods, modern apartment complexes, and various other rentals create wonderfully diverse housing options. University Park houses Southern Methodist University, featuring a beautiful campus, sports stadium, and museums such as the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Enjoy proximity to the shopping and dining options at North Park Center, as well as the pristine golf course at the Dallas Country Club.
With such a premier location, seven miles north of Downtown Dallas and just four miles north of Uptown, University Park attracts those looking for a prosperous suburb with great amenities and excellent schools just minutes from everything Dallas has to offer. From the Dallas Museum of Art and the Dallas World Aquarium to the Dallas Farmers Market and Pioneer Plaza, there’s so much to be explored.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$227,270
Average: $216,812
Education
13,199
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,110
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
University Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dallas Trekkers Walking Club
- Klyde Warren Park
- Nasher Sculpture Center
- Dallas World Aquarium
- White Rock Lake
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas-Fort Worth 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 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.