What is the housing market like in University City today?
In April 2021, University City home prices were up 89.8% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $537K.
$385K
Sale Price
$282
Sale $/Sq. Ft.
Under List Price
3.7%
Days on Market
691
Down Payment
—
Total Homes Sold
1
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Home offer insights for University City
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This area's enrollment policy is not based solely on geography. Please check the school district website for more information.
GreatSchools Rating
8/10
Penn Alexander School
Public • K-8
576
Students
12 reviews
6/10
Science Leadership Academy Middle School
Public • 5-8
270
Students
3 reviews
5/10
Powel Samuel School
Public • K-4
244
Students
8 reviews
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Climate's impact on University City housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in University City.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Major
27% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
University City has a major risk of flooding. 79 properties in University City are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 27% of all properties in University City. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
<1% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
University City has a minor risk of wildfire. There are 1 properties in University City that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents <1% of all properties in University City.
100% of properties are at major
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
University City has a Major Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. University City is most at risk from hurricanes. 736 properties in University City have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
Wind likelihood over time
If an exceedingly rare windstorm
(a 1-in-3,000 year storm event)
occurred today, it could cause wind gusts of up to 79 mph. In 30 years, an event of this same likelihood would show increased wind gusts of up to 90 mph.
87% of properties are at major
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
University City has a major risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 87% of homes in University City have a Major Heat Factor®.
University City is expected to see a 128% increase in the number of days over 104ºF over the next 30 years. University City is expected to experience 8