University, FL — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Hillsborough County · Florida
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for University based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
48,868
2023 ACS
Median Income
$36,483
2023
Median Home Value
$146,400
2023
Median Rent
$1,185
2023
Median Age
27.5
Unemployment
5.7%
Cost of Living Index
87.2
100 = national avg
University is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida, with a population of 48,868 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. University is one of the communities in Florida.
The median household income in University is $36,483, and the median home value is $146,400. The cost of living index is 87.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,185 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, and the median age is 27.5 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
48,868
Male
24,417
50.0%
Female
24,451
50.0%
Median Age
27.5
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
11.0%
High School or Higher
28.4%
Foreign Born
24.8%
Veterans
3.3%
Married
20.0%
Avg Household Size
2.4
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.609
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
35.6%
Foreign Born
24.8%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
35.7%
17,456 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
64.3%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
45,567
English Only
59.7%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
13,763 speakers
Limited English
21.8%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
78.2%
Limited English Proficiency
21.8%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
1,620
3.3% of population
Disability Rate
27.6%
448 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$32,991
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
1,437
88.7%
Female Veterans
183
11.3%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$32,991
Non-Veteran Income
$23,686
Difference
$9,305
39.3% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
448
Without Disability
1,172
Disability Rate
27.6%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
18,616
#1 Ancestry
West Indian
6.3% (3,096)
#2 Ancestry
American
5.4% (2,626)
#3 Ancestry
German
4.7% (2,294)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
19,885
Family Households
8,090
40.7%
Married Couples
3,425
17.2%
Non-Family Households
11,795
59.3%
Single Mother Households
3,347
16.8%
Single Father Households
1,318
6.6%
Living Alone
8,366
42.1%
Children Under 18
Total Children
7,941
In Married Couple
2,905
36.6%
With Single Mother
3,992
50.3%
With Single Father
1,044
13.1%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$42,282
Married Couple Income
$65,069
Single Mother Income
$32,931
Single Father Income
$48,333
Avg Family Size
2.4
Avg Non-Family Size
2.3
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,043
Grandparents Responsible
291
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$36,483
-50% vs national
Per Capita Income
$20,209
-46% vs national
Poverty Rate
35.7%
+162% vs national
Gini Index
0.4503
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.7%
+9% vs national
SNAP Recipients
23.8%
of households
How University Compares
University vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. University is highlighted.
Median Household Income
University, FL has a median household income of $36,483, making it the 26,153rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that University has a higher median household income than 7% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
University, FL has a per capita income of $20,209, making it the 25,850th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that University has a higher per capita income than 8% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
University, FL has a poverty rate of 35.7%, making it the 1,933rd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that University has a higher poverty rate than 94% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
University, FL has a unemployment rate of 5.7%, making it the 9,917th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that University has a higher unemployment rate than 68% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in University. The median household income here is $36,483.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
+16% vs FL avg
Labor Force
25,412
Employed
23,898
Mean Commute
25 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
28.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
27.5
Work from Home
9.7%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$126.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
87.2
100 = national avg
-12.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$38,388
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$90,736
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,696
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,977
per month
The median household income in University, FL is $36,483, which is 50.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $20,209. The poverty rate of 35.7% is higher than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4503, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 25,412. 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 25 minutes, with 9.7% working from home. About 63.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 87.2, which is 12.8% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 104.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $38,388 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$328,000
Median List Price
$317,500
Price Per Sq Ft
$289
Days on Market
61
Active Inventory
32
Months of Supply
10.7
Buyer's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
66.7%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
12.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.6%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
3
New Listings
20
Pending Sales
16
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$289
Median List $/SF
$249
University vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. University is highlighted.
Median Home Value
University, FL has a median home value of $146,400, making it the 16,872nd highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that University has a higher median home value than 40% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
University, FL has a median rent of $1,185, making it the 6,829th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that University has a higher median rent than 69% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
University, FL has a price per square foot of $289, making it the 3,933rd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that University has a higher price per square foot than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
University, FL has a rent burden of 39.0%, making it the 285th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that University has a higher rent burden than 99% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$146,400
Median Rent
$1,185
Total Housing Units
22,715
Vacancy Rate
12.5%
Owner Occupied
14.5%
Renter Occupied
85.5%
Median Property Tax
$1,084
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$883
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$1,084
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
of home value
Median Home Value
$146,400
Estimated Mean Tax
$1,341
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,084) by the median home value ($146,400). In University, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.74%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in University, FL is $328,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 61 days on the market. 66.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 10.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $289. The median rent is $1,185 per month (Census ACS). About 14.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1986. There are 22,715 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,084. The effective tax rate is 0.74%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for University. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.8
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
99.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
36.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
33.2
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
47
Public Assistance
$282.7M
Individual Assistance
$136.9M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
21 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | $125.3M | $44.8M |
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Helene → | Hurricane | Sep 2024 | $2.9M | $36.0M |
| Tropical Storm Helene → | Tropical Storm | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Debby → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2024 | $376K | $1.9M |
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Idalia → | Hurricane | Aug 2023 | $8.7M | $1.1M |
| Tropical Storm Idalia → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2023 | — | — |
| Hurricane Nicole → | Hurricane | Dec 2022 | $100K | — |
| Tropical Storm Nicole → | Tropical Storm | Nov 2022 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | $36.0M | $18.1M |
| Tropical Storm Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Elsa → | Severe Storm | Jul 2021 | $70K | — |
| Hurricane Eta → | Hurricane | Nov 2020 | $127K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $40.3M | $5.8M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Aug 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Michael → | Hurricane | Oct 2018 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | $35.5M | $22.1M |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 58 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18,537
Total Claims Paid
$1,174,202,946
Avg Claim Payout
$63,344
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
26
Federal Funding
$1,346,549
Properties Protected
13
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.13
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 7 | $255,400 |
| 207.2: Mitigation Reconstruction | 5 | $641,349 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 3 | $0 |
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind; 601.2: Generators - Regular | 3 | $0 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 2 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
University has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, tornado, cold wave. The area has had 47 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (21 declarations). 18,537 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $282,695,482 in public assistance recovery funding. $136,892,676 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 26 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
35.1%
1.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
24.4%
13.8pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.5%
Arthritis
18.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
22.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
39.0%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
21.9%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
10.1%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
13.3%
University has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 24.4% of adults lack health insurance. 72.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.0 mi
Adventhealth Tampa
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Tampa | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Tampa Va Medical Center | 2.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | Yes |
| Florida Hospital Carrollwood | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| St Josephs Hospital | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Tampa General Hospital | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
25 min
+9% vs national
Drive Alone
63.9%
-19% vs national
Public Transit
3.2%
+257% vs national
Work From Home
9.7%
+5% vs national
Carpool
15.5%
Walk / Bike
4.9%
combined
How University's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in University, FL is 25 minutes, which is 8.5% above the national average of 23 minutes. 63.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.7% work from home, which is below the FL state average of 13.8%. Public transit is used by 3.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 15.5% of workers carpool. 3.8% walk to work. 1.0% commute by bicycle.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
84.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
64.1%
of households
No Internet
8.1%
of households
Total Households
19,885
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.1%
of households
Smartphone
93.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
70.9%
of households
Tablet
51.3%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.1¢
per kWh
-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-29% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.5¢
per kWh
-28% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$156
residential
+6% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
University vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
84.3% of households in University have broadband internet access. 64.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% of households have no internet access. 18.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. University is located in Hillsborough County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in University.
Election Overview
Source: Hillsborough County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
321,455
47.8%
GOP Votes
342,017
50.9%
Total Votes
671,981
Margin
R+3.1%
Shift from 2020
R+9.9pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 321,455 | 342,017 | 671,981 | 47.8% | 50.9% | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 376,367 | 327,398 | 712,063 | 52.9% | 46.0% | D+6.9 |
| 2016 | 306,422 | 265,928 | 595,072 | 51.5% | 44.7% | D+6.8 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Hillsborough County recorded 671,981 total votes. Republicans won the county with 50.9% of the vote compared to 47.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+3.1%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Hillsborough County has shifted 9.9 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
24
Total Population
706,355
Avg Median Income
-$27,708,080
Avg Home Value
-$27,444,036
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33548 | 8,678 | $124,548 | $523,000 | $1,805 | 7.6 |
| 33549 | 18,816 | $85,066 | $339,400 | $1,582 | 12.2 |
| 33558 | 30,912 | $107,427 | $479,300 | $1,423 | 18.1 |
| 33559 | 19,147 | $78,264 | $343,700 | $1,421 | 11.9 |
| 33584 | 27,172 | $68,330 | $280,700 | $1,379 | 19.2 |
| 33592 | 11,931 | $65,683 | $247,900 | $1,134 | 53.1 |
| 33602 | 19,694 | $88,569 | $560,400 | $2,119 | 2.6 |
| 33603 | 20,267 | $64,632 | $344,100 | $1,320 | 4.1 |
| 33604 | 39,411 | $55,988 | $264,900 | $1,326 | 7.5 |
| 33605 | 16,623 | $36,790 | $235,100 | $1,122 | 7.8 |
| 33606 | 23,511 | $113,634 | $796,000 | $1,931 | 3.3 |
| 33607 | 24,960 | $66,404 | $316,100 | $1,771 | 9.3 |
| 33610 | 45,396 | $49,765 | $210,600 | $1,307 | 18.0 |
| 33612 | 49,899 | $43,919 | $249,600 | $1,259 | 9.9 |
| 33613 | 37,212 | $44,642 | $219,700 | $1,178 | 7.5 |
| 33614 | 46,218 | $51,143 | $295,700 | $1,399 | 9.7 |
| 33617 | 47,880 | $48,651 | $267,200 | $1,337 | 8.8 |
| 33618 | 27,588 | $79,850 | $379,200 | $1,400 | 8.5 |
| 33620 | 6,819 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.9 |
| 33624 | 40,533 | $81,039 | $353,300 | $1,658 | 9.1 |
| 33625 | 29,341 | $83,907 | $341,600 | $1,797 | 9.0 |
| 33634 | 21,643 | $69,185 | $310,900 | $1,719 | 8.4 |
| 33637 | 17,785 | $60,526 | $213,800 | $1,531 | 7.8 |
| 33647 | 74,919 | $104,775 | $437,600 | $1,784 | 32.4 |
University, FL has 24 ZIP codes with a combined population of 706,355. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$27,708,080. The average median home value is -$27,444,036. The average median monthly rent is -$27,776,332.
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