Signals
Arbutus
University Heights
Opportunity
69 · Top 24%
vs68 · Top 27%
Climate
71 · Top 44%
vs69 · Bottom 45%
Physical resilience
94 · Top 7%
vs97 · Top 2%
Housing affordability
97 · Top 14%
vs99 · Top 12%
Access
98 · Top 19%
vs95 · Top 37%
Economic stability
68 · Top 33%
vs61 · Top 49%
Measured values
| Metric | Arbutus | University Heights | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,507 | 13,394 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $99,090 | $96,971 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $44,292 | $44,523 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 3,449/sq mi | 7,335/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $322,600 | $242,700 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,318 | $1,507 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 69.2% | 67.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 3.7% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | 0.4% | -1.7% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% | 67.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 14.0% | 11.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 90°F | 81°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 30°F | 24°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 43.7" | 33.3" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 5 mi | 18 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 20.7 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 33.9 | 30.5 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
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