Apartments for rent in University City, MO

A town located in Missouri, University City has a population of just under 35,000. With an average age of just over 39, the city's population is middle-of-the-pack compared to other cities in Missouri, which has an average age of 38. Residents are fairly evenly split between owning (52%) and renting (48%) their residence despite an average rent of $1,078 per month, which exceeds the state average by $230 per month.

Averaging about 23 minutes, the commute time for University City residents is faster than the state average of about 24 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical mode of getting to work, opted for by 40% of residents, while public transit is used by only 4% of the population. Relatively few residents (2%) walk to work, though the number is greater than the national average.

Compared to the national average (7%), University City has a large number of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 17% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Further, 17% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. If you're looking for career options, University City has them in spades. The four most common industries are healthcare, education, scientific, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 28% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, making it the top career path in the city. University City workers bring in an average annual income of nearly $83,000, about $17,000 more than the average Missouri resident. University City's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.