UniversityOrange County, FL
A town of 41,902.
Is University a good place to live?
University is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B overall, better than 63% of U.S. towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is health: it is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns. Its lowest everyday mark is in incomes: the median household income is $60K, and 27% of residents live below the poverty line. A typical home there costs about $299K, 3.8 years of the Orlando metro’s $79K median household income. University is a college campus (most residents are students), so it isn’t ranked among Florida’s towns. 27% of residents live below the poverty line in University, above both the Florida town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 7 of Florida’s 779 towns score higher on hazard risk. University is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 90% of U.S. towns.
What makes University stand out
Where University beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
| Widest gap | University | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 2.4% | 9.1% |
University has grown 46% from 2010 to 2020
31,084 counted in 2010 and 45,284 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How University grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far University is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Walt Disney World Resort and 68 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around University. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw18 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw18 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
in town Stadium & arenaAcrisure Bounce House
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
Big draw19 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Acrisure Bounce House: DampFrijoles, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Moving to University: who provides what
University is unincorporated, so Orange County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in University.
University carries less natural-hazard risk than nearly all of Florida (mostly hurricanes), is shaped by its college students and draws workers from Alafaya and beyond.
University stands out in Florida and nationally, with fewer of its residents who are 65 or older
62.9% of residents are enrolled in college, against 6.1% statewide, which pulls the median age down. Only 37.4% of households own their home, against 67.6% across Florida.
6.6% of University residents are 65 or older. Only 1 of the 638 Florida towns we compare have a lower median age than University. 5.6% of University residents are under 18.
| University | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5.6% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 20.4 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 6.6% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 31% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.6 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 64% are men (FL 46%). Median age: women 20.1, men 20.6.
| University | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.9% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 63.1% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.9% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 4.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.4% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 3.5% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.1% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 12.7% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.9% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.5% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.9% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.4% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.6% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Public schools in University beat 54% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Orange school district. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is University High, with 2,514 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 566 | B |
| University HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,514 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
9.6% of University is conserved land
11 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. The trail density in University is 1.2 miles per square mile. The biggest place to walk is University of Central Florida Arboretum, 135 acres with 3.2 miles of trail.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. University of Central Florida Arboretum | 3.2 mi | 135 |
| 2. Recreation & Wellness Center Park | 0.8 mi | 60 |
| 3. UCF Arboretum Park | 0.4 mi | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Most working residents commute out of University
37,413 jobs are based in University, 2.9 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. Jobs based here grew from 27,890 in 2013 to 37,413.
Most working residents leave University for work: only 9% work in town. Jobs based in University grew to 37,413 in 2023, 9,523 more than in 2013. University’s average trip to work is 24 minutes.
| University | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 16% | 14% | 11% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.8% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer of University’s adults have diabetes than in the typical Florida or U.S. town
Its widest gap with Florida is cancer: 2.4% of its 41,352 adults have had cancer, against 9.1% statewide. Against the 8,875 U.S. towns with household incomes like University’s, it is healthier than 98%, so its A− isn’t only a matter of income.
4.6% of adults have diabetes in University. Only 2 of the 636 Florida towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have high blood pressure than University. 26% of adults have obesity in University.
| University | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 4.6% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 16% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 37% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 69% | 79% | 79% |
| What stands out | University | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 2.4% | 9.1% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 2.3% | 7.5% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 15.3% | 9.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Hurricanes leads a low hazard risk in University
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk lower than 100% of Florida towns, with expected losses of about $219 per resident a year; that rating is what its B for hazard risk is built on.
Only 3 of the 638 Florida towns we compare have a lower FEMA risk score than University. Since 2004, 12 flood insurance claims have been paid out in University.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In University, expect mild winters and hot summers
The Orlando Intl Ap weather station, 13 miles away, records that about 110 days a year reach 90°, more than in 97% of U.S. towns. January nights average 49.6°, milder than in 98% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 92.1°.
University has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
| University | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 50°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 92°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Everything we know about University
Colleges nearby
11 within 15 miles of the center of University
College town 63 of every 100 University residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
63% of University is in college
2 colleges in town.
- Admission
- 40%
- Net price
- $10,411
- Graduate
- 78%
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- $34,939
- Graduate
- —
About University
Unincorporated area in Florida, US
University is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States, east of Orlando. The community is centered around the University of Central Florida (formerly known as Florida Technological University) and includes a location on its south side known as University Park. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 9.4 sq mi
- Area code
- 407
University’s neighbors
One town shares a border with University.
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | – | B | C+ | — | B− | A− |
| Alafaya | #217 | C+ | D | — | B− | A |
University and Alafaya report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare University with a neighbor →
Questions about University
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is University, FL a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. University grades B overall, better than 63% of U.S. towns. University is a college campus (most residents are students), so it isn’t ranked among Florida’s towns. It grades A− for health and B− for schools.
Is University, FL expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.