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University Park, TX

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University Park, TX

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 33
Population25,104
Foreign Born3.0%
Population Density6,805people per mi²
Median Age33.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

402/100

302% above national average

F

The Real Cost of Living in University Park, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $118k$221k
Comfortable $696k$1M
Luxury $452k+$700k+
Elite (Top 5%) $647k+$1M+
Affordability Ratio

24%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean78%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
17
Negative
31

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

10.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

3.7mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International

14.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Frisco, TX

19.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

No country clubs found nearby.

Golf3Nearest 4.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 19.5 mi
Marina6Nearest 4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink3Nearest 4.7 mi
Gun Range5Nearest 4.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
A
Great

A wealthy area with high-earning, well-educated households. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment meaningfully outpace national averages.

Median HHI
>$250k
233% above US avg

Census doesn't track above $250K

Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.9M
192% above US avg
College Educated
90.4%
158% above US avg
WFH
21.4%
50% above US avg
Homeownership
85.0%
30% above US avg
Median Home
$1.8M
527% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 81% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+37.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+54.8%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.20 / 1k Residents62% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.24 / 1k Residents90% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+20.8%
Burglary
1.03 / 1k Residents58% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.68 / 1k Residents9% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.10 / 1k Residents15% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+7Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for University Park, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season271 days342 frost-free
Annual Rainfall60.8"
Elevation581 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor5.4 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor6,805/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Weak18 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 338 mi · coast 241 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$973.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDallas1.3M people are 5.4 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW14 mi away
Distance to State Capital187 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison5.8 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-14T04:35:28.000Z

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