Cost of Living in Universal City, Texas
Universal City has a population of about 20,189. The median household income is $74,811, median gross rent is $1,315/month, and the median home value is $269,600. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Universal City expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Universal City is 21% below the national median and home values are 28% below the national median. Household income here is 11% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 21% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Universal City?
The median gross rent in Universal City, Texas is $1,315 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Universal City?
The median owner-occupied home value in Universal City is $269,600 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Universal City?
The median household income in Universal City is $74,811 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.