Life in Universal City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Universal City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Universal City:
The population in Universal City is 19,853.
The median home value in Universal City is $264,721.
The median income in Universal City is $75,439.
The cost of living in Universal City is 98 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Universal City is $1,213.
The unemployment rate in Universal City is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Universal City is 9.6%.
The average high in Universal City is 79.4° and the average low is 57.8°.
Crime in Universal City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Universal City. Key points include:
There were 475 total crimes in Universal City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Universal City is 2,360.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Universal City is 258.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Universal City is 2,102.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Universal City is 11.39% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Universal City / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 475 | 2,360.7 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 52 | 258.4 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 44.7 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 29 | 144.1 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 423 | 2,102.3 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 51 | 253.5 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 320 | 1,590.4 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 52 | 258.4 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Universal City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Universal City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Universal City is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Universal City is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Universal City is $264,721.
The median income in Universal City is $75,439.
| Living Expense | Universal City | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 101 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 83 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Universal City is 79.4° and the average low is 57.8°.
There are 47.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Universal City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 79.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 57.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 47.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.5 |
The current population in Universal City is 19,853. The population has increased 12.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,853 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 19,798 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 19,679 | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 20,691 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 20,459 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 20,265 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 19,999 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 19,733 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 19,466 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 19,164 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 18,844 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 18,502 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 18,164 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 17,705 | - |
42.4% White with 8,414 White residents.
9.3% African American with 1,851 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 22 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 494 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 83 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 604 Two Or More residents.
42.2% Hispanic with 8,372 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Universal City | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.4% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 9.3% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 42.2% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Universal City is 50.6% female with 10,050 female residents.
Universal City is 49.4% male with 9,803 male residents.
| Gender | Universal City | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
0.0% of adults in Universal City completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Universal City completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Universal City completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Universal City completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Universal City completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Universal City completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Universal City completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Universal City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Universal City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Universal City | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
3.0% of households in Universal City earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Universal City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in Universal City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Universal City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.1% of households in Universal City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.6% of households in Universal City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Universal City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.8% of households in Universal City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Universal City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.3% of households in Universal City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Universal City | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.8% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.3% | 11.7% | 12.6% |