Neighborhood · Tucson, AZ

West University Eviction Risk: Elevated

2 census tracts · pop 5,962 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.2/10 · range 5.9–6.3

West University is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Tucson with 2 census tracts and a population of 5,962 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.2/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 61% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 40% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,198/month sits 5% higher than the Tucson citywide average ($1,145).

Risk score

6.2

Elevated

2 tracts · population-weighted

West University vs Tucson How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

60.8% +85%

Tucson: 32.8%

Average gross rent

$1,198 +5%

Tucson: $1,145

Average HH income

$34,591 -37%

Tucson: $54,546

Poverty rate

46.9% +149%

Tucson: 18.8%

Renter share

83.8% +74%

Tucson: 48.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across West University and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 5.9–6.3

Why West University scores 6.2

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 2.2–2.2 across tracts

2.2

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.9–5.9 across tracts

5.9

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 7.0–7.0 across tracts

7.0

Rent control risk

61% of income on rent · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Tenant organizing strength

84% renter households · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Economic stress

46.9% below poverty line · Range 10.0–10.0 across tracts

10.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.2–4.6 across tracts

3.8

Risk score comparison

West University vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in West University

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
04019000501	6.3	3,863	66%	$1,313
04019000401	5.9	2,099	52%	$986

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 64

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 77%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 3%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 56%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 91%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in West University

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

15.4%Housing insecurity
12.2%Utility shutoff threat
24.7%Food insecurity
21.6%SNAP enrollment
11.6%No health insurance
37.5%Any disability

Frequently asked

About West University

What is the eviction-risk score for West University?

West University scores 6.2/10 (Elevated tier) across 2 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does West University compare to Tucson overall?

West University scores 3.0 points higher than Tucson overall (3.2/10). Renters spend 61% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $1,198 vs $1,145.

What is the average rent in West University?

Average gross rent in West University is $1,198/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 61% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of West University residents are renters?

84% of West University households are renter-occupied (vs 48% in Tucson). The neighborhood has 5,962 residents.

Is West University a high social-vulnerability area?

West University sits in the 64th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

Which tracts in West University have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in West University is census tract 04019000501 (score 6.3/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5.9 to 6.3, a spread of 0.4 points.

How safe is West University for landlords?

West University carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.2/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Tucson as a whole (3.2/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of West University?

West University has 7,156 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (62.7%), Hispanic / Latino (19.9%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near West University

5.5 Barrio Viejo 2 tracts · pop 7,984 5.2 Barrio Hollywood 3 tracts · pop 8,430 6.3 Keeling 2 tracts · pop 8,091 5 Arroyo Chico 2 tracts · pop 12,221 4.5 Silvercroft 3 tracts · pop 10,071 5.3 Samos 3 tracts · pop 12,024

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Tucson

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to West University.

6.2 Jefferson Park 1 tracts · pop 5,904 6.2 Rincon Heights 1 tracts · pop 7,715 6.3 Keeling 2 tracts · pop 8,091 6.3 El Cortez 1 tracts · pop 6,387 6.1 Miracle Manor 1 tracts · pop 2,868 5.9 Miramonte 1 tracts · pop 2,879

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