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Pierce County

Population in July 2009: 30,685. Population change since 2000: +2.5%
 

Males: 14,622  (47.7%)
Females: 16,063  (52.3%)

Median resident age:  36.5 years
Washington median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 98467.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $52,197 (it was $50,287 in 2000)
University Place:

$52,197
Washington:

$56,548
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $29,681

University Place city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $331,042 (it was $173,600 in 2000)
University Place:

$331,042
Washington:

$287,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $363,098; Detached houses: $376,831; Townhouses or other attached units: $293,099; In 2-unit structures: $329,239; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $231,254; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $163,690; Mobile homes: $79,507; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $100,561

Median gross rent in 2009: $827.

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University Place races chart
  • White alone - 21,623 (71.2%)
  • Asian alone - 2,355 (7.8%)
  • Black alone - 2,265 (7.5%)
  • Two or more races - 1,961 (6.5%)
  • Hispanic - 1,738 (5.7%)
  • American alone - 383 (1.3%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 19 (0.06%)
  • Other race alone - 19 (0.06%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in University Place: 109.4 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.1%), English (12.9%), Irish (11.5%), Norwegian (6.9%), Swedish (5.0%), Italian (4.8%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1995

Elevation: 220 feet

Land area: 8.39 square miles.

Population density: 3659 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in University Place:

  • High school or higher: 92.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in University Place city:

  • Never married: 24.7%
  • Now married: 56.0%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

3,021 residents are foreign born (6.0% Asia, 2.4% Europe).

This city:  10.1%
Washington:  10.4%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in University Place, Washington in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in University Place to the number of sex offenders is 7671 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $3,622 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $3,445 (1.2%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lakewood, WA (3.9 miles , pop. 58,211).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Seattle, WA (29.8 miles , pop. 563,374).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (934.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Fircrest, WA (1.2 miles ), Lakewood, WA (2.0 miles ), Fox Island, WA (2.0 miles ), Tacoma, WA (2.0 miles ), Steilacoom, WA (2.1 miles ), Ruston, WA (2.4 miles ), McChord AFB, WA (2.4 miles ), Artondale, WA (2.6 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 65 buildings, average cost: $188,000
  • 1997: 76 buildings, average cost: $158,800
  • 1998: 123 buildings, average cost: $163,100
  • 1999: 182 buildings, average cost: $168,100
  • 2000: 70 buildings, average cost: $155,800
  • 2001: 124 buildings, average cost: $197,800
  • 2002: 103 buildings, average cost: $215,400
  • 2003: 52 buildings, average cost: $248,900
  • 2004: 127 buildings, average cost: $153,200
  • 2005: 118 buildings, average cost: $284,900
  • 2006: 63 buildings, average cost: $316,200
  • 2007: 44 buildings, average cost: $343,100
  • 2008: 18 buildings, average cost: $311,000
  • 2009: 31 buildings, average cost: $272,100
  • 2010: 29 buildings, average cost: $264,500

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Latitude: 47.22 N, Longitude: 122.54 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -9,937 (-33.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,878 (12.3%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 253

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University Place, Washington accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

8.1%
Washington:

9.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in University Place by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 000110000110
per 100,000 0.00.00.03.23.20.00.00.00.03.33.30.0
Rapes 8101617131012161261214
per 100,000 24.537.152.655.242.032.338.951.739.119.739.545.7
Robberies 283612343131262719343531
per 100,000 85.9133.439.5110.3100.2100.084.487.261.9111.4115.2101.1
Assaults 5610369478175596147525666
per 100,000 171.8381.6226.9152.5261.9241.9191.5197.1153.1170.3184.3215.3
Burglaries 227178212185217229235277224216311226
per 100,000 696.3659.5697.1600.2701.7738.7762.7895.0729.7707.51023.5737.2
Thefts 863797926772648717737737571516559617
per 100,000 2647.32953.13045.12504.82095.52313.02392.12381.41860.01690.21839.72012.7
Auto thefts 1311581501481161081561601411026271
per 100,000 401.9585.4493.3480.2375.1348.4506.3517.0459.3334.1204.0231.6
Arson 68710595913758
per 100,000 18.429.623.032.416.229.016.229.142.322.916.526.1
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 283.2379.4328.7313.2303.3293.5302.1325.3257.8248.2288.1276.8

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Crime in University Place detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 16 (15 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.49
Washington average:

1.55

Population change in the 1990s: +3,044 (+11.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Manufacturing (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (27%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (3%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (3%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (3%)

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Earthquake activity:

University Place-area historical earthquake activity is above Washington state average. It is 316% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 2.9 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Depth: 32.2 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 9.1 miles away from University Place center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 11.9 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 7/3/1999 at 01:43:54, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.3 ME, Depth: 25.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 34.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/3/1996 at 04:04:22, a magnitude 5.5 (5.2 MB, 5.3 MD, 5.5 ML, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 56.5 miles away from University Place center
On 2/14/1981 at 06:09:27, a magnitude 5.5 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 57.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), energy magnitude (ME), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pierce County (19) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Mudslides: 4, Landslides: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Earthquakes: 2, Floods: 2, Hurricane: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

University Place topographic map

Birthplace of: Curtis Terry - College basketball player (UNLV Rebels).


Hospitals/medical centers near University Place:

  • SAINT CLARE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 4 miles away; LAKEWOOD, WA)
  • ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; TACOMA, WA)
  • ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; GIG HARBOR, WA)

Political contributions by individuals in University Place, WA

Amtrak stations near University Place:

  • 6 miles: TACOMA (1001 PUYALLUP AVE.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: OLYMPIA/LACEY (OLYMPIA, 6600 YELM HWY. S.E.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to University Place:

  • Tacoma Community College (about 3 miles; Tacoma, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,801)
  • Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom (about 4 miles; Lakewood, WA; FT enrollment: 3,085)
  • Clover Park Technical College (about 4 miles; Lakewood, WA; FT enrollment: 2,757)
  • University of Puget Sound (about 5 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 2,795)
  • Bates Technical College (about 5 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (about 6 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 2,193)
  • Pacific Lutheran University (about 7 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 3,298)

Public high school in University Place:

Public elementary/middle schools in University Place:

Private elementary/middle school in University Place:

  • MONTESSORI IN MOTION (Students: 122; Location: 7323 27TH ST W; Grades: PK - 6)
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Notable locations in University Place: University Village (A), University Park II (B), Windmill Village (C), Glacier (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Green Firs Village Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: New Tacoma Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Chambers Creek Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Chambers Creek (A), Leach Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Pierce County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.6. This is about average.
City:

30.6
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2006 was 0.848. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.848
U.S.:

0.464
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 21.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

21.8
U.S.:

14.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2007 was 16.2. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.2
U.S.:

25.6
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.64. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.64
U.S.:

9.59


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 9.2%
(7.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.9% for Black residents, 14.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 2.2% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 11.9% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Washington:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  67.6%
Whole state:  66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.7%
Whole state:  6.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in University Place, WA

People in group quarters in University Place:

  • 117 people in nursing homes
  • 18 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 15 people in other group homes
  • 6 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 6 people in hospices or homes for chronically ill

University Place compared to Washington state average:

University Place, Washington environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage above state average.


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Banks with branches in University Place (2011 data):

  • Columbia State Bank: University Place Branch at 4221 Bridgeport Way West, branch established on 05/02/2005. Info updated 04/29/2010: Bank assets: $4,243.1 mil, Deposits: $3,467.6 mil, headquarters in Tacoma, WA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 88 total offices, Holding Company: Columbia Banking System, Inc.
  • Union Bank, National Association: University Place Branch at 3670 Bridgeport Way West, branch established on 02/13/2006. Info updated 05/03/2010: Bank assets: $79,356.3 mil, Deposits: $61,886.9 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 402 total offices, Holding Company: Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group, Inc.
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: James Center at 6916 19th St W, branch established on 01/01/1907. Info updated 09/23/2010: Bank assets: $1,642,691.0 mil, Deposits: $984,210.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5345 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: University Place Branch at 2615 Bridgeport Way W, branch established on 03/09/1961. Info updated 12/01/2010: Bank assets: $1,070,489.0 mil, Deposits: $811,027.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6537 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Westside Community Bank: at 4922 Bridgeport Way West, branch established on 03/29/1995. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $15.0 mil, Deposits: $13.8 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Westside Banking Company
  • Umpqua Bank: University Place Branch at 4704 Bridgeport Way, W, branch established on 01/01/2001. Info updated 06/21/2010: Bank assets: $11,525.9 mil, Deposits: $9,438.1 mil, headquarters in Roseburg, OR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 181 total offices, Holding Company: Umpqua Holdings Corporation

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


University Place travel time to work - commute
University Place mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (59%)
  • Utility gas (36%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Pierce County Washington:
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Religion statistics for University Place:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 29.77%
Here29.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchAssemblies of GodEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents29.7%9.7%8.9%7.4%4.8%
Congregations6.3%11.1%5.7%6.6%5.7%
NameSouthern Baptist Convention Charismatic Churches IndependentLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchOther
Adherents4.2%3.7%3.6%3.3%24.7%
Congregations6.1%1.1%2.5%6.3%48.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 132
Pierce County:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 13
This county:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 105
Pierce County:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 152
Pierce County:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 511
Here:

6.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Pierce County:

29.3%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.1%
State:

13.9%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 7$29,006$49,7250$0
Other Government Administration 36$208,710$69,5706$5,500
Judicial and Legal 2$13,504$81,0240$0
Police - Other 2$8,070$48,4201$3,430
Streets and Highways 16$64,284$48,2131$768
Parks and Recreation 5$24,906$59,77424$13,860
Totals for Government 68$348,480$61,49632$23,558

University Place government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,081,000 ($35.23)
  • Charges - All Other: $2,751,000 ($89.65)
    Parks and Recreation: $273,000 ($8.90)
    Housing and Community Development: $239,000 ($7.79)
    Natural Resources - Other: $4,000 ($0.13)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $2,962,000 ($96.53)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,173,000 ($38.23)
    Parks and Recreation: $923,000 ($30.08)
    Central Staff Services: $64,000 ($2.09)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($0.49)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $1,815,000 ($59.15)
    Regular Highways: $1,237,000 ($40.31)
    Financial Administration: $933,000 ($30.41)
    Housing and Community Development: $825,000 ($26.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $575,000 ($18.74)
    General - Other: $386,000 ($12.58)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $280,000 ($9.12)
    Police Protection: $217,000 ($7.07)
    General Public Buildings: $86,000 ($2.80)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $871,000 ($28.39)
    Highways: $90,000 ($2.93)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $761,000 ($24.80)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Police Protection: $3,423,000 ($111.55)
    Regular Highways: $373,000 ($12.16)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $157,000 ($5.12)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,285,000 ($237.41)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $300,000 ($9.78)
    Interest Earnings: $237,000 ($7.72)
    Donations From Private Sources: $157,000 ($5.12)
    Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($0.16)
    Rents: $1,000 ($0.03)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $22,402,000 ($730.06)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,787,000 ($677.43)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,670,000 ($184.78)
    Intergovernmental to Local NEC – Correctional Institutions: $30,000 ($0.98)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $1,504,000 ($49.01)
    Regular Highways: $25,000 ($0.81)
    Housing and Community Development: $5,000 ($0.16)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($0.13)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($0.13)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,882,000 ($126.51)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $116,000 ($3.78)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $672,000 ($21.90)
    General Local Government Support: $345,000 ($11.24)
    All Other: $114,000 ($3.72)
    Health and Hospitals: $4,000 ($0.13)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $3,804,000 ($123.97)
    Property: $3,391,000 ($110.51)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,382,000 ($77.63)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $1,140,000 ($37.15)
    Other License: $450,000 ($14.67)
    Amusements Sales: $81,000 ($2.64)
    Other Selective Sales: $9,000 ($0.29)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,189,000 ($136.52)

8.78% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($39,193 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.78%
Washington average:

7.86%

0.41% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,479 average AGI)
Pierce County:

0.41%
Washington average:

0.26%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from King County, WA  2.51% ($46,071 average AGI)
from Thurston County, WA  0.41% ($37,310)
from Kitsap County, WA  0.27% ($42,426)


7.66% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,812 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.66%
Washington average:

7.07%

0.21% of residents moved to foreign countries ($980 average AGI)
Pierce County:

0.21%
Washington average:

0.16%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to King County, WA  2.04% ($40,128 average AGI)
to Thurston County, WA  0.63% ($42,336)
to Kitsap County, WA  0.25% ($42,471)

Strongest AM radio stations in University Place:

  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KHHO (850 AM; 10 kW; TACOMA, WA; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KOMO (1000 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KNWX (1210 AM; 28 kW; AUBURN-FEDERAL WAY, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KLAY (1180 AM; 5 kW; LAKEWOOD, WA; Owner: CLAY FRANK HUNTINGTON)
  • KKMO (1360 AM; 5 kW; TACOMA, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOL (1300 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KNTB (1480 AM; 1 kW; LAKEWOOD, WA; Owner: FTP CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in University Place:

  • KVTI (90.9 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE)
  • KUPS (90.1 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND)
  • KBTC-FM (91.7 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE)
  • KBSG-FM (97.3 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KQBZ (100.7 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KMTT (103.7 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KNDD (107.7 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KYPT (96.5 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KBKS (106.1 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KING-FM (98.1 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: CLASSIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KLSY-FM (92.5 FM; BELLEVUE, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO INC.)
  • KPLU-FM (88.5 FM; TACOMA, WA; Owner: PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, INC.)
  • KWJZ (98.9 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ORCA RADIO, INC.)
  • KZOK-FM (102.5 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KMPS-FM (94.1 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KISW (99.9 FM; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • K201EX (88.1 FM; GREENWATER, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K205DD (88.9 FM; BREMERTON, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KXXO (96.1 FM; OLYMPIA, WA; Owner: 3 CITIES, INC.)
  • KRWM (106.9 FM; BREMERTON, WA; Owner: SEASCAPE RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around University Place:

  • KBTC-TV (Channel 28; TACOMA, WA; Owner: BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE)
  • KSTW (Channel 11; TACOMA, WA; Owner: UPN TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • KING-TV (Channel 5; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCPQ (Channel 13; TACOMA, WA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION NORTHWEST, INC.)
  • K58DP (Channel 58; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KTWB-TV (Channel 22; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOMO-TV (Channel 4; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE TV, L.L.C.)
  • KHCV (Channel 45; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: NORTH PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KWPX (Channel 33; BELLEVUE, WA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KCTS-TV (Channel 9; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: KCTS TELEVISION)
  • KIRO-TV (Channel 7; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: KIRO-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K57HB (Channel 57; EUREKA, CA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KWDK (Channel 56; TACOMA, WA; Owner: PUGET SOUND EDUCATIONAL TV, INC.)
  • KONG-TV (Channel 16; EVERETT, WA; Owner: KONG-TV, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



University Place fatal accident list:

Sep 9, 2008 09:28 AM, Cirque Dr W, Lat: 47.213797, Lon: -122.535581, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Aug 14, 2006 08:05 AM, 67th Ave W, Lat: 47.217303, Lon: -122.526486, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 2
Sep 12, 2003 09:42 AM, Bridgeport Way W, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jul 15, 2000 07:21 AM, Grandviewdrw, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 12, 1998 04:05 AM, Cirquedrn, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 31, 1998 07:52 AM, 7thavew, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 19 meters (62ft)
Total costs: $314,000
Total average daily traffic: 27,229
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,398
Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic: 45,030

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in University Place)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Lat: 47.198611 Lon: -122.561389, Call Sign: WPVX573
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.250 MHz, 468.575 MHz, 464.250 MHz, 469.250 MHz, 464.400 MHz, 469.400 MHz, 464.800 MHz, 462.250 MHz, 463.575 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/30/2002, Expiration Date: 08/30/2012, Certifier: Michael D Shahan
    Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, Phone: (503) 794-3761, Fax: (503) 794-3759
  • Lat: 47.225556 Lon: -122.536111, Call Sign: WQBW570
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/28/2004, Expiration Date: 12/28/2014, Certifier: Loyd Christensen
    Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, Phone: (503) 794-3761, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:
  • Lat: 47.199889 Lon: -122.540306, Call Sign: WQFJ558
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.387 MHz, 461.687 MHz, 461.537 MHz, 461.587 MHz, 452.512 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/31/2006, Expiration Date: 07/31/2016, Certifier: Michael Doidge
    Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, Phone: (503) 794-3761, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:
  • Lat: 47.199111 Lon: -122.519611, Call Sign: WQFW208
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.137 MHz, 458.137 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/18/2006, Expiration Date: 10/18/2016, Certifier: Tony Tipton
    Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

77 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in University Place)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

15 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in University Place)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED90$264,88294$254,662819$237,95428$176,66443$209,7291$128,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$274,4406$232,48373$254,4214$36,2436$152,8050$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED13$268,74227$252,973228$265,4149$115,22911$203,5000$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN18$247,85720$282,802182$269,4383$213,92011$191,9750$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$319,9451$71,86043$250,4997$165,7713$120,1870$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0723.06 , 0723.07, 0723.08, 0723.09, 0723.10, 0723.11

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED13$297,27516$285,043
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED6$247,57810$276,287
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$316,1904$265,960
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$456,2101$232,570
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0723.06 , 0723.07, 0723.08, 0723.09, 0723.10, 0723.11

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 105
  • Hazardous Condition: 88
  • Service Call: 20
  • Good Intent Call: 8

Incident types - University Place


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for University Place, WA

Most common first names in University Place, WA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3872.8 years
William3774.1 years
Robert3473.9 years
James2768.5 years
Margaret2780.0 years
Charles2372.6 years
Helen2181.6 years
George1971.2 years
Donald1871.6 years
Dorothy1779.2 years
Most common last names in University Place, WA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2374.8 years
Johnson2074.4 years
Miller1475.1 years
Jones1273.8 years
Hall978.3 years
Anderson869.4 years
Taylor673.5 years
Peterson666.7 years
Phillips674.2 years
Roberts672.7 years
Businesses in University Place, WA
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven2McDonald's2
AutoZone1Payless1
DHL1Rite Aid1
Dairy Queen1Starbucks1
Domino's Pizza1Subway3
FedEx1T-Mobile1
GameStop1UPS2
H&R Block1Walgreens2
Kroger2Wendy's1

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