Living in University Place
University Place is a large place in Washington, United States, home to 32,842 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 10%, #1,608 of 16,523), retired couples (top 10%, #939 of 9,474), commuters (top 11%, #656 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about University Place
- It is right on the coast of the Salish Sea.
- It is part of Greater Tacoma, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 28 min and sets around 1:23; in late June it sets around 6:10.
How University Place 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 Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #3,018 of 11,898 | #68 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #5,307 of 9,771 | #34 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #3,537 of 8,006 | #57 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #2,370 of 6,237 | #59 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #939 of 9,474 | #61 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,993 of 9,474 | #77 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,175 of 10,762 | #139 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 58 | #1,901 of 4,537 | #46 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #1,798 of 4,444 | #42 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #1,834 of 3,053 | #57 of 105 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,288 of 7,271 | #62 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #656 of 6,227 | #17 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | 63 | #1,406 of 3,933 | #33 of 137 | Map |
| Student | 65 | #1,308 of 2,119 | #31 of 71 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 46 | #3,137 of 8,006 | #34 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,223 of 12,111 | #91 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #1,887 of 4,114 | #46 of 145 | Map |
| Expat professional | 64 | #2,706 of 7,271 | #76 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,908 of 9,474 | #90 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #16,121 of 18,063 | #294 of 421 | 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 | 48 | #1,608 of 16,523 | #94 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 17 | #16,235 of 18,063 | #304 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #3,806 of 16,523 | #96 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #2,949 of 21,167 | #63 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 55 | #9,904 of 12,111 | #255 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #988 of 6,413 | #64 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,200 of 12,111 | #71 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #2,041 of 4,750 | #46 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Fircrest 3 km
- Wollochet 4 km
- Lakewood (Washington) 8 km
- Tacoma 8 km
- Steilacoom 8 km
- Artondale 9 km
- Gig Harbor 11 km
- Parkland (Washington) 13 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.