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Population in 2022: 34,355 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.2%
 
Males: 15,293  (44.5%)
Females: 19,062  (55.5%)
Median resident age:

38.6 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63130.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,152 (it was $40,902 in 2000)
University City:

$73,152
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $63,353 (it was $26,901 in 2000)

University City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $321,738 (it was $103,300 in 2000)
University City:

$321,738
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $405,999; detached houses: $406,648; townhouses or other attached units: $416,586; in 2-unit structures: $246,910; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $305,619; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $606,939

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,242.

March 2022 cost of living index in University City: 98.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.4%
(8.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.9% for Black residents, 7.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 18.0% for American Indian residents, 20.7% for other race residents, 14.9% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in University City, MO (2022)
    • 18,64354.0%White alone
    • 10,69031.0%Black alone
    • 2,4697.2%Asian alone
    • 1,6724.8%Two or more races
    • 9002.6%Hispanic
    • 340.10%American Indian alone
    • 250.07%Other race alone
    • 50.01%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 25 registered sex offenders living in University City, Missouri as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in University City is 1,399 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in University City by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		2
(5.5)		1
(2.8)		0
(0.0)		8
(22.6)		3
(8.5)		2
(5.7)		3
(8.6)		3
(8.6)		2
(5.8)		1
(2.9)		2
(5.8)		5
(14.7)		4
(11.8)		2
(5.8)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		5
(13.8)		8
(22.6)		7
(19.7)		5
(14.1)		19
(54.0)		10
(28.5)		25
(71.3)		10
(28.6)		4
(11.6)		6
(17.4)		5
(14.6)		6
(17.6)		5
(14.7)		11
(32.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		93
(257.4)		63
(178.1)		68
(191.5)		56
(158.1)		69
(196.1)		69
(196.6)		60
(171.1)		77
(220.0)		60
(173.4)		41
(119.1)		27
(78.9)		40
(117.5)		21
(61.9)		19
(55.4)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		173
(478.8)		161
(455.2)		119
(335.2)		74
(208.9)		99
(281.4)		110
(313.4)		123
(350.8)		164
(468.5)		143
(413.3)		60
(174.2)		67
(195.8)		95
(279.0)		42
(123.8)		43
(125.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		357
(988.0)		326
(921.7)		366
(1,031)		295
(832.7)		317
(900.9)		288
(820.5)		298
(850.0)		228
(651.4)		226
(653.2)		138
(400.7)		113
(330.3)		90
(264.4)		64
(188.6)		46
(134.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		1,203
(3,329)		980
(2,771)		995
(2,803)		1,108
(3,127)		980
(2,785)		999
(2,846)		950
(2,710)		1,032
(2,948)		876
(2,532)		902
(2,619)		873
(2,552)		633
(1,859)		519
(1,530)		489
(1,425)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		163
(451.1)		84
(237.5)		95
(267.6)		96
(271.0)		72
(204.6)		54
(153.9)		95
(271.0)		126
(360.0)		108
(312.1)		107
(310.7)		140
(409.2)		134
(393.6)		127
(374.3)		207
(603.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		22
(60.9)		12
(33.9)		11
(31.0)		12
(33.9)		9
(25.6)		5
(14.2)		6
(17.1)		7
(20.0)		9
(26.0)		5
(14.5)		5
(14.6)		9
(26.4)		3
(8.8)		5
(14.6)
City-Data.com crime index433.5362.6346.0350.7366.2339.4385.2392.0327.4248.0244.2258.9183.0193.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in University City, MO

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 84 (66 officers - 55 male; 11 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.95
Missouri average:

2.54
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Ancestries: American (8.9%), German (8.0%), English (5.4%), Irish (4.2%), European (3.3%), Eastern European (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1906

Land area: 5.88 square miles.

Population density: 5,841 people per square mile   (average).

University City, Missouri map

3,403 residents are foreign born (6.0% Asia, 1.4% Latin America, 1.2% Europe).

This city:

9.9%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,601 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,272 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (5.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (260.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Clayton, MO (1.1 miles ),
Pagedale, MO (1.2 miles ),
Vinita Terrace, MO (1.2 miles ),
Hanley Hills, MO (1.2 miles ),
Vinita Park, MO (1.4 miles ),
Wellston, MO (1.4 miles ),
Greendale, MO (1.5 miles ),
Richmond Heights, MO (1.6 miles )

Latitude: 38.66 N, Longitude: 90.33 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -8,702 (-25.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 5,044 (27.3%)

Distribution of median household income in University City, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in University City, MO in 2022

Property values in University City, MO

University City satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $426,000
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $426,000
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $377,800
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $399,700
  • 2016: 11 buildings, average cost: $280,700
  • 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $396,800
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $279,800
  • 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $275,300
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $345,600
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $442,500
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $320,300
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $194,300
  • 2006: 16 buildings, average cost: $160,100
  • 2005: 23 buildings, average cost: $161,600
  • 2004: 27 buildings, average cost: $157,000
  • 2003: 20 buildings, average cost: $214,000
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $180,600
  • 2001: 10 buildings, average cost: $167,500
  • 2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $159,200
  • 1999: 23 buildings, average cost: $142,000
  • 1998: 23 buildings, average cost: $134,500
  • 1997: 13 buildings, average cost: $95,100
Number of permits per 10,000 University City, MO residents
Average permit cost in University City, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Missouri:

2.8%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in University City, MO
Historical housing units in University City, MO
Most common industries in University City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.5%)
  • Health care (12.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (13.3%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Construction (3.5%)
  • Public administration (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.6%)
  • Health care (16.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.4%)
Most common occupations in University City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.7%)
  • Computer specialists (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Computer specialists (6.1%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.5%)
  • Lawyers (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (2.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (2.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.2%)

Average climate in University City, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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University City, Missouri environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.6. This is worse than average.

City:

99.6
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.252. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.252
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 8.99. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.99
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.02. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.02
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 27.7. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.7. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.7
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0479. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0479
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

University City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 79% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/10/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.6 miles away from the University City city center killed 21 people and injured 345 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1981, a category F4 tornado 11.4 miles away from the city center injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

University City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 315% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 132.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 132.9 miles away from University City center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 132.2 miles away from University City center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 112.2 miles away from University City center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 146.0 miles away from University City center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 147.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in St. Louis County (2) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).

Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
University City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in University City:

  • ACKERT PARK SKILLED CARE COMMUNITY (894 LELAND AVENUE)
  • RENEX DIALYSIS CLINIC OF UNIVERSITY CITY (6850 OLIVE BLVD)

Other hospitals and medical centers near University City:

  • U-CITY FOREST MANOR (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; SAINT LOUIS, MO)
  • AW HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 1 miles away; SAINT LOUIS, MO)
  • MEDI-PLEX HOSPICE, LLC (Hospital, about 2 miles away; SAINT LOUIS, MO)
  • APOLLO MEDICAL, INC (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; SAINT LOUIS, MO)
  • BARNES-JEWISH EXTENDED CARE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; SAINT LOUIS, MO)
  • DEPT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH MED CARE (Hospital, about 2 miles away; CLAYTON, MO)
  • NURSEFINDERS OF ST LOUIS (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; SAINT LOUIS, MO)

Amtrak stations near University City:

  • 8 miles: KIRKWOOD (110 W. ARGONNE RD.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 8 miles: ST. LOUIS (550 S. 16TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.
  • 20 miles: ALTON (3400 COLLEGE AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

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

  • Washington University in St Louis (about 2 miles; Saint Louis, MO; Full-time enrollment: 10,823)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 4 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)
  • Ranken Technical College (about 5 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,134)
  • Webster University (about 6 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 12,406)
  • Saint Louis University (about 6 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 11,606)
  • Missouri Baptist University (about 8 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Saint Louis Community College (about 8 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 18,019)

Public high school in University City:

Public elementary/middle schools in University City:

See full list of schools located in University City

Library in University City:

  • UNIVERSITY CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,780,954; Location: 6701 DELMAR BLVD.; 173,529 books; 6,850 e-books; 10,056 audio materials; 8,327 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 14 state licensed databases; 250 print serial subscriptions; 11 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in University City: University City Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters (A), The University City Fire Department Station 2 (B), Victory Christian Complex (C), University City Early Learning Center (D), Sutter Social Services Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in University City include: Saint James Lutheran Church (A), Saint Andrew Kim Korean Church (B), Our Lady of Lourdes Church (C), New Beginnngs Apostolic Church (D), Mount Gideon Missionary Baptist Church (E), First Presbyterian Church of Saint Louis (F), University United Methodist Church (G), University City Bible Chapel (H), Trinity Presbyterian Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Chinese Cemetery (1), United Hebrew Cemetery (2), B'nai Amoona Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in University City include: Heman Park (1), Fogerty Park (2), Ruth Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Bob Gale - Screenwriter, Jane Froman - Singer and actress, Maria Chappelle-Nadal - Politician, Woody Smith - Baseball player and coach.

St. Louis County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

52.5%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

People in group quarters in University City in 2010:

  • 169 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 17 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 15 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 14 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 10 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 4 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 3 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers

People in group quarters in University City in 2000:

  • 214 people in nursing homes
  • 88 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 53 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 24 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 21 people in other group homes
  • 5 people in religious group quarters
  • 4 people in other workers' dormitories

Banks with branches in University City (2011 data):

  • Royal Banks of Missouri: Royal Banks Of Missouri at 8021 Olive Boulevard, branch established on 1965/11/08; Royal Banks Of Missouri - University at 7701 Delmar Boulevard, branch established on 2006/09/25. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $414.5 mil, Deposits: $363.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Royal Bancshares, Inc.
  • Commerce Bank: University City Branch at 6630 Delmar Blvd, branch established on 1935/03/15. Info updated 2011/07/07: Bank assets: $20,493.6 mil, Deposits: $16,805.3 mil, headquarters in Kansas City, MO, positive income, 206 total offices, Holding Company: Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in University City:

Marital status in University City, MO
  • Never married: 40.1%
  • Now married: 43.1%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

For population 25 years and over in University City:

  • High school or higher: 96.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 62.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 31.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - University City
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for University City, MO (based on St. Louis County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic230,48874
Evangelical Protestant162,614384
Mainline Protestant74,404130
Other37,15687
Black Protestant9,36948
Orthodox2,0427
None482,881-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 176
This county:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 9
St. Louis County:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 50
Here:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 293
St. Louis County:

2.95 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 683
St. Louis County:

6.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
St. Louis County:

8.6%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
St. Louis County:

28.0%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
St. Louis County:

11.9%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
University City:

52.9%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
University City:

52.7%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
University City:

28.7
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

17.7%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.3%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.5%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

59.6%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.1%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of University City, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 77$528,209$82,3184$5,872
Firefighters 40$306,313$91,8940$0
Other and Unallocable 22$110,531$60,2900$0
Parks and Recreation 18$37,200$24,80010$8,392
Local Libraries 15$68,061$54,44922$23,376
Solid Waste Management 13$61,590$56,8520$0
Natural Resources 13$70,408$64,9920$0
Streets and Highways 12$63,816$63,8162$3,800
Financial Administration 8$49,682$74,5230$0
Other Government Administration 7$58,692$100,6151$1,862
Police - Other 6$35,809$71,6180$0
Fire - Other 6$47,492$94,9840$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 5$24,094$57,8261$2,252
Judicial and Legal 4$23,963$71,8892$5,682
Totals for Government 246$1,485,859$72,48142$51,236

University City government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $8,940,000 ($260.22)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,632,000 ($163.94)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,809,000 ($139.98)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,662,000 ($106.59)
    Central Staff Services: $2,663,000 ($77.51)
    Libraries: $2,185,000 ($63.60)
    Regular Highways: $1,284,000 ($37.37)
    Financial Administration: $726,000 ($21.13)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $338,000 ($9.84)
    Parking Facilities: $142,000 ($4.13)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $114,000 ($3.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $18,287,000 ($532.30)

University City government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $3,003,000 ($87.41)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,153,000 ($33.56)
    Other: $1,135,000 ($33.04)
    Parking Facilities: $119,000 ($3.46)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $517,000 ($15.05)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $2,432,000 ($70.79)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,595,000 ($46.43)
    Fines and Forfeits: $334,000 ($9.72)
    Rents: $4,000 ($0.12)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $935,000 ($27.22)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,744,000 ($196.30)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,517,000 ($160.59)
    Property: $3,669,000 ($106.80)
    Other License: $1,049,000 ($30.53)
    Other: $652,000 ($18.98)
    Motor Vehicle License: $575,000 ($16.74)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $528,000 ($15.37)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $109,000 ($3.17)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $31,000 ($0.90)

University City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $15,576,000 ($453.38)

5.97% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($70,859 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.97%
Missouri average:

7.67%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($97 average AGI)
St. Louis County:

0.01%
Missouri average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from St. Louis city, MO  1.92% ($53,112 average AGI)
from St. Charles County, MO  0.62% ($67,207)
from Jefferson County, MO  0.45% ($58,119)


6.59% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($77,630 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.59%
Missouri average:

7.51%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($63 average AGI)
St. Louis County:

0.01%
Missouri average:

0.01%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to St. Louis city, MO  1.35% ($40,713 average AGI)
to St. Charles County, MO  1.12% ($66,186)
to Jefferson County, MO  0.60% ($60,098)
Businesses in University City, MO
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1Nike2
ALDI1Panera Bread1
Advance Auto Parts1Papa John's Pizza1
AutoZone1Qdoba Mexican Grill1
Ben & Jerry's1Starbucks2
Cold Stone Creamery1Subway2
Domino's Pizza1U-Haul1
FedEx1U.S. Cellular1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1UPS1
H&R Block2Walgreens1
McDonald's1White Castle1

Strongest AM radio stations in University City:

  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KSIV (1320 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KSLG (1380 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW HORIZON 7TH-DAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC.)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WRTH (1430 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KSTL (690 AM; 1 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in University City:

  • KEZK-FM (102.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KIHT (96.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KWUR (90.3 FM; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY)
  • KSIV-FM (91.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWMU (90.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KSLZ (107.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFUO-FM (99.1 FM; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KYKY (98.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSSM (106.5 FM; GRANITE CITY, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSHE (94.7 FM; CRESTWOOD, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSD (93.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLOU (103.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFTK-FM1 (97.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WIL-FM (92.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KMJM-FM (104.9 FM; COLUMBIA, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
  • WVRV (101.1 FM; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WMLL (104.1 FM; JERSEYVILLE, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KDHX (88.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: DOUBLE HELIX CORPORATION)
  • WFUN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHALTO, IL; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around University City:

  • KPTN-LP (Channel 58; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KURT J. PETERSEN)
  • KSDK (Channel 5; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA KSDK, INC.)
  • KPLR-TV (Channel 11; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KPLR, INC.)
  • KDNL-TV (Channel 30; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KDNL LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KTVI (Channel 2; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTVI LICENSE, INC.)
  • KMOV (Channel 4; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KMOV-TV, INC.)
  • K49FC (Channel 49; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K40FF (Channel 40; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • K18BT (Channel 18; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K65FN (Channel 65; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KETC (Channel 9; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: ST. LOUIS REGIONAL & EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV COMMISSION)
  • K64DT (Channel 64; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • K38HD (Channel 38; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WRBU (Channel 46; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNLC (Channel 24; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • K63FW (Channel 63; JAMESTOWN, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K59GP (Channel 59; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K62EG (Channel 62; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: ETERNAL FAMILY NETWORK)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of University City fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 44Number of bridges
  • 397ft / 121mTotal length
  • $3,286,000Total costs
  • 992,076Total average daily traffic
  • 65,357Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in University City, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 191960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 102000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for University City, MO
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in University City)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 6 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
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 ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED101$132,833229$244,4961,095$228,61736$107,0707$733,57179$192,7641$147,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED11$158,08018$224,55682$204,3263$53,3231$297,0002$121,7650$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED11$138,81524$196,625274$166,25043$63,7171$1,900,00044$117,5680$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN24$129,61527$184,604167$200,7059$97,6470$014$176,1321$133,660
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$02$124,48043$204,1681$465,0000$02$242,4600$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 2157.00 , 2158.00, 2159.00, 2160.00, 2161.00, 2162.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 5 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED54$230,34644$261,920
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED12$238,2918$261,466
APPLICATIONS DENIED8$312,30910$275,224
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN5$195,9645$268,952
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$283,5971$174,930
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 2157.00 , 2158.00, 2159.00, 2160.00, 2161.00, 2162.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in University City, MO
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in University City, MO - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 139. The highest number of reported fires - 226 took place in 2017, and the least - 14 in 2013. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in University City, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (55.6%), and Outside Fires (21.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in University City, MO
    • 1,31855.6%Structure Fires
    • 51321.6%Outside Fires
    • 31313.2%Other
    • 2269.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for University City, MO
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in University City, MO
  • 90.5%Utility gas
  • 7.7%Electricity
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in University City, MO
  • 65.6%Utility gas
  • 31.2%Electricity
  • 2.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%No fuel used
  • 0.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


University City compared to Missouri state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
There are 15 pilots and 13 other airmen in this city.
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