What kinds of homes are in University City, MO?

Name: Types of homes in University City, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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University City, MO has 17,841 (±757) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 3,033 homes per square mile of land.

60.8% are detached single-family houses.

17.5% are in buildings of two to four units.

18.9% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 17,841 (±757)
Detached houses: 60.8%
2–4 unit buildings: 17.5%
5+ unit buildings: 18.9%

Homes in University City by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	University City	St. Louis County	Missouri	United States
Single-family, detached	60.8% (±2.2 points)	72.0%	70.5%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	2.7% (±1.1 points)	4.6%	3.7%	6.2%
2 units	6.0% (±1.5 points)	1.5%	3.2%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	11.5% (±2.4 points)	4.9%	4.6%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	7.5% (±1.5 points)	5.6%	3.6%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	2.3% (±0.9 points)	4.7%	3.4%	4.3%
20 or more units	9.1% (±1.9 points)	6.3%	5.8%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.2% (±0.3 points)	0.3%	5.2%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%

In University City, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from St. Louis County (16.6%).

It is also higher than in Missouri (12.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near University City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with University City
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
University City	—	18.9% (±2.6 points)	—
Hanley Hills	1.4 mi	0.0% (±6.1 points)	Lower
Clayton	1.5 mi	48.5% (±6.0 points)	Higher
Pagedale	1.6 mi	7.6% (±4.1 points)	Lower
Vinita Park	1.6 mi	0.7% (±4.2 points)	Lower
Wellston	2.1 mi	11.2% (±5.6 points)	Lower
Greendale	2.2 mi	0.0% (±14.4 points)	Lower
Bel-Nor	2.4 mi	0.0% (±8.5 points)	Lower
Richmond Heights	2.4 mi	23.1% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hanley Hills, MO (0.0%), Pagedale, MO (7.6%), Vinita Park, MO (0.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clayton, MO (48.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across St. Louis County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
18	Chesterfield	21.2% (±2.5 points)
19	Manchester	20.5% (±4.7 points)
20	St. Ann	20.2% (±6.0 points)
21	Brentwood	20.0% (±5.3 points)
22	Spanish Lake	19.9% (±4.5 points)
23	Ellisville	19.7% (±4.7 points)
24	University City	18.9% (±2.6 points)
25 (tie)	Kirkwood	17.5% (±2.8 points)
25 (tie)	Webster Groves	17.5% (±3.9 points)
27	Riverview	17.4% (±12.8 points)
28	Olivette	17.1% (±7.7 points)
29	Charlack	16.1% (±8.7 points)
30	Bel-Ridge	15.3% (±6.9 points)

Showing 13 of 98 places in St. Louis County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about University City

How many homes are in University City?

University City, MO has an estimated 17,841 (±757) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in University City houses or apartments?

60.8% are detached houses and 2.7% attached houses, while 36.4% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in University City?

17.5% of homes in University City are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University City city, Missouri

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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