University City

Tree-lined streets and open green spaces make University City a verdant, livable community.

Property Listings

Active Under Contract
MLS® PAPH2126668

$749,900

4028 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2,711 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® PAPH2124864

$749,900

4028 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2,711 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® PAPH2458524

$320,000

3601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Pending
MLS® PAPH2412826

$289,900

3631 Warren St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
5 Beds 1 Bath 1,695 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® PAPH2412788

$289,900

3629 Warren St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
5 Beds 2 Baths 1,635 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
MLS® PAPH2432666

$6,200

2930 WALNUT STREET #4420, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,128 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to University City

 

History

University City is a name for the easternmost region of West Philadelphia. The University of Pennsylvania has long been the dominant institution in the area and was instrumental in coining the name University City as part of a 1950s urban renewal effort.
 
Today, Drexel University and The University of The Sciences in Philadelphia also call University City home.
 
The eastern side of University City is home to the Penn and Drexel campuses, several medical institutions, independent centers of scientific research, 30th Street Station and the Cira Centre. The western side contains Victorian and early 20th-century housing stock and is primarily residential.
 
Tree-lined streets, public gardens, and open green spaces make University City a verdant, livable community. Neighbors shop together for fresh produce at farmer’s markets, dine in cozy restaurants, and listen to open-air concerts and plays, all within blocks of the distinctive wide porches of the leafy residential areas.
 
University City grows each year, adding occupants, restaurants, world-class institutions, and programming, making it one of the most livable, well-kept, and friendly neighborhoods in Philadelphia. (Wikipedia / UniversityCity.org)
 

Boundaries

Schuylkill River to the east; Spring Garden Street, Powelton Avenue, and Market Street to the north; 52nd Street to the west; and Woodland Avenue, University Avenue, and Civic Center Boulevard to the south
 
  • Zip Codes: 19104, 19139, and 19143
 

What To See / Do

 

More Information

 

Primary/PublicSchools

  • Alexander Wilson School (K-5)

  • Charles R. Drew School (PreK-8)

  • Henry C. Lea School (K-8)

  • Middle Years Alternative & Parkway School (6-12)

  • Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School (K-8)

  • Samuel Powel School (K-4)
 

Private Schools

 

Secondary School

 

Higher Education

 

Public Transportation

Overview for University City, PA

17,188 people live in University City, where the median age is 19 and the average individual income is $12,878. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,188

Total Population

19 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$12,878

Average individual Income

Around University City, PA

There's plenty to do around University City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

94
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
86
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
96
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tres Fiori, Cactus Collective, and Feet First Team Building.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Tres Fiori Logo
Dining 2.53 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Cactus Collective Logo
Shopping 2.48 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Feet First Team Building Logo
Active 2.51 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Little City Activity Center Logo
Active 2.98 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Tuck Barre & Yoga Logo
Active 3.17 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Soji Zen Center Logo
Active 4.66 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for University City, PA

Population Households Employment

University City has 3,546 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in University City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,188 people call University City home. The population density is 31,657.293 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,188

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

19

Median Age

46.24 / 53.76%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,546

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$12,878

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in University City, PA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby University City. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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