University City

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

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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
Dining 2.53 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.48 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.51 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.98 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.17 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.66 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for University City, PA

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

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25-64 Years

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75+ Years

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3,546

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$12,878

Average individual Income

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in University City, PA

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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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