Living in University City
University City is a large place in Missouri, United States, home to 35,058 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 2%, #104 of 7,271), young families (top 5%, #541 of 11,898), first-time home buyers (top 5%, #385 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about University City
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater St. Louis, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 28 min and sets around 23:43; in late June it sets around 3:29.
How University City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Missouri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #541 of 11,898 | #18 of 209 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #593 of 9,771 | #24 of 205 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #633 of 8,006 | #23 of 135 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #418 of 6,237 | #19 of 105 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,428 of 9,474 | #13 of 162 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,069 of 9,474 | #17 of 162 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,497 of 10,762 | #11 of 226 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #1,149 of 4,537 | #4 of 79 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #1,145 of 4,444 | #4 of 73 | Map |
| DINKS | 68 | #1,200 of 3,053 | #2 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #104 of 7,271 | #9 of 142 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #470 of 6,227 | #3 of 112 | Map |
| Car-free household | 63 | #1,362 of 3,933 | #6 of 70 | Map |
| Student | 69 | #983 of 2,119 | #10 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #385 of 8,006 | #13 of 135 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,365 of 12,111 | #41 of 260 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #1,476 of 4,114 | #5 of 68 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #1,235 of 7,271 | #1 of 142 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #2,276 of 9,474 | #14 of 162 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #9,743 of 18,063 | #269 of 413 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #11,662 of 16,523 | #152 of 373 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #9,370 of 18,063 | #311 of 413 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,642 of 16,523 | #7 of 373 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #469 of 21,167 | #1 of 509 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,763 of 12,111 | #13 of 260 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,064 of 12,111 | #1 of 260 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #968 of 4,750 | #7 of 83 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Clayton (Missouri) 2 km
- Richmond Heights (Missouri) 3 km
- Maplewood (Missouri) 5 km
- Brentwood (Missouri) 5 km
- Olivette 6 km
- Ladue 6 km
- Overland 7 km
- Saint Johns (Missouri) 7 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.