University Village — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for University Village, East Palo Alto, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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University Village is a neighborhood in East Palo Alto, California, within the prime market tier and primary ZIP code 94303. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 56.7% and a renter-occupied rate of 43.3%. This creates a diverse residential community within the broader Silicon Valley context.
The housing market here is characterized by high values, with a median home value of $1,670,900 for typically sized homes averaging 1,300 square feet. The rental market is also substantial, with a median gross rent of $2,458 per month. This aligns with the strong local median household income of $144,259. Recent mortgage data shows robust activity, with 472 total HMDA loan originations in a recent period, overwhelmingly dominated by 461 conventional loans, alongside 11 FHA loans.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 9 neighborhoods in East Palo Alto.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.7M |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $144K |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.7% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94303 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 472 |
| VA Loan Originations | 0 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.0% |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 461 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 11 |
1 agent met the full merit gate for University Village, East Palo Alto, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.
Phone: (650) 308-4727
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.graehamwatts.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Graeham%20Watts
Property Management[4]
East Palo Alto
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).