University City
Suburban Neighborhood in Hamilton, New Jersey
Mercer County 08619, 08690
Quiet residential streets
Hamilton Township, named after founding father Alexander Hamilton, developed as a cheaper alternative to nearby West Windsor Township. Homes came online throughout the 20th century. Single-family homes sit next to each other on suburban streets behind grassy front lawns with trees, shrubbery and paved driveways. Suburban streets are interconnected and lined with sidewalks, making it easy for neighbors to jog or walk their dogs. Colonials, bi-level homes, Cape Cods and rambler-style homes can cost between $250,000 and $800,000.Commuting to New York and Philly
University Heights sits along Interstate 295, a highway that connects with Interstate 76 just south of Philadelphia. Philly is 45 minutes away by car, Trenton is 15 minutes away, Princeton is a 20-minute drive and commuting to lower Manhattan takes about an hour and 30 minutes by car. Commuters can avoid traffic and take the train from Hamilton on the Northeast Corridor Rail Line. They'll be at Penn Station in Manhattan in 2 hours.
Hamilton Township schools
Within University Heights is Mercer County Community College, whose open-door admission policy gives opportunities to locals seeking higher education. Kids in the neighborhood can attend University Heights Elementary School (rated B-minus by Niche), Crockett Middle School (rated C-plus) and Nottingham High School (rated B) through the Hamilton Township School District. The high school offers a robust selection of clubs and activities for kids, including book club, dance team and orchestra.
Pizza pizza pizza
Chain restaurants and locally owned eateries both exist in University Heights. People grab coffee in the mornings at Dunkin and take the kids to Five Guys after soccer games. Villa Maria serves thin-crust pizza and antipasto in a relaxed setting. Caesar’s Bagels & Deli makes bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches on bagels and K.K. Sweets is a French-style bakery serving macarons and custom cakes. Neighbors can shop for groceries at stores like Aldi and ShopRite 5 minutes away by car.
Truly special park
A 100-acre wood called the Van Nest Wildlife Refuge hugs the east side of University Heights. Trails link the wildlife area to Mercer County Park, a massive outdoor community gathering spot with basketball courts, baseball diamonds and multi-purpose fields for other sports. Within the park is the glistening Lake Mercer. A boathouse allows water access to the lake, which has a crew course and picnic areas lining the shore. Kids learn to skate at an ice skating center with a scoreboard for hockey games. A disc golf course, bocce courts and cricket pitches also exist within the park. On the weekends, parents take their children to Sky Zone Hamilton, an indoor trampoline park known for hosting kids’ birthday parties.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rohan Shende
Rohan Shende
Century 21 Abrams & Associates, Inc.
(609) 806-5840
11 Total Sales
1 in University City
$223,000 Price
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Richard Abrams
Richard Abrams
Century 21 Abrams & Associates, Inc.
(609) 583-8104
382 Total Sales
1 in University City
$535,000 Price
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Thomas Hutchinson
Thomas Hutchinson
Hutchinson Homes Real Estate
(640) 222-0362
62 Total Sales
1 in University City
$885,000 Price
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Dipti Purohit
Dipti Purohit
Century 21 Abrams & Associates, Inc.
(347) 767-6971
50 Total Sales
1 in University City
$900,000 Price
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Anthony Rosica
Anthony Rosica
Keller Williams Premier
(267) 754-3056
193 Total Sales
4 in University City
$385K - $437K Price Range
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Rocco Balsamo
Rocco Balsamo
Responds QuicklyCorcoran Sawyer Smith
(267) 573-8135
131 Total Sales
17 in University City
$380K - $655K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mercer County Park
Mercer Park Frisbee Fields
Lakeside Village
Sayen House & Gardens
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Mercer County Veterans Memorial
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | University City | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
University City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University City, Hamilton sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in University City, Hamilton over the last 12 months is $562,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$565,000
Median Sale Price
$562,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$565,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$263
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
457
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1975
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,407
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,625 - $2,245 per month
- Woodmere at Hamilton
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 825+ Sq Ft
- 1007 Hughes Dr
- Trenton, NJ
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,266
Median Age
49
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$112,021
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,072
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
52.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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