The Town FilesUniversity Center, Virginia
Community in Loudoun County · population 3,969 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $507,500
- Household income
- $120,533
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 32.0
University Center is a community of 3,969 people in Loudoun County, Virginia. The median home is worth $507,500, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Virginia towns, more vibrant than 93% of Virginia towns, better transit than 93% of Virginia towns.
How University Center ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in University Center is worth $507,500, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $120,533, which is more affordable than 33% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $2,094 a month. 29.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | University Center | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $507,500 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $2,094 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $120,533 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 29.4% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in University Center
| People | University Center | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.7% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.6% | — |
| Work from home | 21.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.5% | 91.8% |
Weather in University Center
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 24.9°F. About 45.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.0 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of University Center since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 18, 2004 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 84 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on July 2, 1968.
Severe weather in Loudoun County since 1996
Loudoun County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Loudoun County
Loudoun County had 198,113 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,788 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in University Center itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Towns near University Center
- Countryside, VA1.9 mi · 10,418 people · home $630,200
- Lansdowne, VA2.6 mi · 12,427 people · home $774,300
- Ashburn, VA2.8 mi · 46,349 people · home $699,300
- Belmont, VA2.8 mi · 10,268 people · home $846,300
- Dulles Town Center, VA3.2 mi · 5,909 people · home $606,500
- Cascades, VA3.3 mi · 12,366 people · home $671,100
- Sterling, VA4.5 mi · 30,337 people · home $526,000
- Sugarland Run, VA4.7 mi · 12,345 people · home $576,700
University Center questions
Is University Center, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, University Center scores better for retirees than 21% of Virginia towns and quieter than 31%. 10.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.0).
How much does a house cost in University Center?
The median owner-occupied home in University Center is valued at $507,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,533, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $2,094 a month.
What is the weather like in University Center?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.1 inches of precipitation a year and 21.0 inches of snow.
Does University Center get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of University Center since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 18, 2004. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)