University City

Rose Canyon Open Space Park offers wildlife views and sightings.

Welcome to University City

Hotels

  • Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine (4-star hotel)
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla (3-star hotel)
  • San Diego Marriott La Jolla (4-star hotel)
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​​​​​​​Parks and Nature

  • Rose Canyon Open Space Park offers wildlife views and sightings, while Noble Leash Free Park provides a place for dogs to have some fun. University Gardens Park, Villa La Jolla Park, and Marcy Park are just a few of the many great parks in University City.


Restaurants

  • University City provides a variety of cuisines to choose from, from grills to Italian, to American. Options include Lorna’s Italian Kitchen, Outcast Grill, and Seasons 52, as well as a number of bakeries and cafes located in the UTC mall.


​​​​​​​Shopping

  • Westfield UTC Shopping mall provides considerable luxury stores for fashion, beauty, electronics, and more, as well as many pristine food options.


Nightlife

  • University City contains a handful of bars, including The Wine Bar, Draft Republic, and Raised by Wolves, a bar hidden in a liquor shop.


​​​​​​​Schools

  • Doyle Elementary School (Public, K-5)
  • Spreckels Elementary School (Public, grades pre K-5)
  • Standley Middle School (Public, grades 6-8)
  • Fusion Academy San Diego (Private, grades 6-12)
  • University City High School (Public, grades 9-12)

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Overview for University City, CA

49,248 people live in University City, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $48,275. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

49,248

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,275

Average individual Income

Around University City, CA

There's plenty to do around University City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

65
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
53
Bikeable
Bike Score
60
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chesa Kusina, Yoga Lounge, and Gracie San Diego.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.7 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.78 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.76 miles 21 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.9 miles 19 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.95 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.81 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for University City, CA

University City has 20,798 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in University City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 49,248 people call University City home. The population density is 19,362.887 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

49,248

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35

Median Age

52.34 / 47.66%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
20,798

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$48,275

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in University City, CA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby University City. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Mission Bay Montessori Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Torah High School Of San Diego
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
La Jolla Country Day School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Spreckels Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
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