University City is an inner-ring suburb in St. Louis County, Missouri. The university has helped shape the southern portion of the city, considered one of the most liberal communities in the St. Louis area.
University City is a community rich in architectural, cultural and social history. From the earliest days of dirt roads and farming communities to today’s culturally diverse residential, business, educational and entertainment districts, University City has lived the history of many inner ring suburbs.
University City has much municipal open space, dominated by 85-acre Heman Park (which includes recreation and community centers and public pool facilities) and Ruth Park (a public golf course and nature trails).
Shopping in University City is convenient and fun. Most commercial development is located on two major thoroughfares, Olive Street Road and Delmar Boulevard. These two roadways run parallel to each other, traversing the city from East to West and extending beyond the western city limits. There are several other major streets that bisect U. City from North to South to accommodate the steady flow of traffic. Several of the retail districts have distinct characteristics that contribute to their identity.
The UNIVERSITY CITY LOOP on Delmar Boulevard is an eclectic mix of restaurants, galleries and specialty shops. Located in a five-block area near Washington University, the Loop is also home to the elegantly restored Tivoli Theater which showcases both foreign films and films in limited release and the St. Louis Walk of Fame. A number of art organizations are located in this district including the St. Louis Symphony Music School, Craft Alliance gallery and teaching studio and Center of Contemporary Arts teaching and performance space. Each year the U. City Loop is the site of occasional special community events like the Fair in the Square, Loop in Motion Festival and the annual bike race sponsored by the Big Shark Bicycle Company.
CUNNINGHAM INDUSTRIAL PARK is at the eastern city limit and is populated by light industrial companies. There are other smaller business cells interspersed throughout University City's neighborhoods. These areas are within walking distance of some residences and include investment brokers and legal offices, butcher shops, repair shops and restaurants. This area can be found on Forsyth Boulevard, Midland Boulevard, North & South, Delmar Boulevard, Old Bonhomme, Hanley Road and Jackson Avenue.
University City has a strong community culture with a rich tradition of excellence in the creative and performing arts. There are ample opportunities for citizens to enjoy a hobby while becoming involved in the community. The University City Orchestra, Optimist Club, U. City in Bloom and U. City Lions are just some of the civic interest groups that residents can join.
The fully accredited University
City School District is comprised of 7 elementary schools, 2 junior high schooos and 1 senior high school. University City has a nine-hole municipal golf course, a large outdoor municipal swimming pool and scattered throughout the eighteen municipal parks are numerous tennis courts, basketball courts, field hockey/soccer fields and softball and baseball diamonds.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $163,768
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $243,817; Detached houses: $245,096; Townhouses or other attached units: $252,888; In 2-unit structures: $308,039; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $149,760; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $178,349; Mobile homes: $56,290
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 36,289. University City covers 5.88 square miles. Zip codes: 63130
Weather
University City, MO climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 21.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at University City is 38.84 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 4.06 Inches.
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