University City’s 3rd Ward (generally the neighborhoods north of Olive Blvd.) is an affordable middle neighborhood* that has traditionally been working and middle class. With strategic investment and community engagement, this neighborhood can remain affordable while continuing to grow and thrive.
According to Shelterforce, “Middle neighborhoods are places where home prices are generally affordable to the average household. But, these neighborhoods are often on the edge between growth and decline.” (see full article here)