Neighborhood · Fayetteville, AR

University House Eviction Risk: Moderate

2 census tracts · pop 6,936 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.7/10 · range 5–6.5

University House is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Fayetteville with 2 census tracts and a population of 6,936 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.7/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 44% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 30% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,068/month sits 0% higher than the Fayetteville citywide average ($1,065).

Risk score

5.7

Moderate

2 tracts · population-weighted

University House vs Fayetteville How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

43.9% +48%

Fayetteville: 29.6%

Average gross rent

$1,068 +0%

Fayetteville: $1,065

Average HH income

$52,785 -11%

Fayetteville: $59,074

Poverty rate

28.1% +32%

Fayetteville: 21.4%

Renter share

73.2% +26%

Fayetteville: 58.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across University House and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 5–6.5

Why University House scores 5.7

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

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 4.8–4.8 across tracts

4.8

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Rent control risk

44% of income on rent · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Tenant organizing strength

73% renter households · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Economic stress

28.1% below poverty line · Range 4.2–10.0 across tracts

6.9

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 3.8–5.3 across tracts

4.6

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in University House

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
05143010601	6.5	3,238	47%	$978
05143010521	5	3,698	41%	$1,146

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 69

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

Socioeconomic status 82%ile

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

Household characteristics 35%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 43%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 67%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in University House

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

14.3%Housing insecurity
10.1%Utility shutoff threat
18.4%Food insecurity
10.8%SNAP enrollment
11.4%No health insurance
34.0%Any disability

Frequently asked

About University House

What is the eviction-risk score for University House?

University House scores 5.7/10 (Moderate 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 University House compare to Fayetteville overall?

University House scores 3.4 points higher than Fayetteville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 44% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $1,068 vs $1,065.

What is the average rent in University House?

Average gross rent in University House is $1,068/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 44% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of University House residents are renters?

73% of University House households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Fayetteville). The neighborhood has 6,936 residents.

Is University House a high social-vulnerability area?

University House sits in the 69th 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 University House have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in University House is census tract 05143010601 (score 6.5/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 5 to 6.5, a spread of 1.5 points.

How safe is University House for landlords?

University House carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.7/10). 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 Fayetteville as a whole (2.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of University House?

University House has 6,546 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (68.6%), Hispanic / Latino (17.7%), Other / Multiracial (5.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near University House

6.7 The Vue 3 tracts · pop 13,758 5.7 Maple Valley 2 tracts · pop 8,485 6.1 VA Hill 2 tracts · pop 6,779 6.1 Elm-Erstan-Baker 2 tracts · pop 6,794

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Fayetteville

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

5.7 Maple Valley 2 tracts · pop 8,485 5.5 The Cliffs 1 tracts · pop 4,224 6 Elm-Erstan-Baker 2 tracts · pop 6,794 6.3 VA Hill 2 tracts · pop 6,779 4.9 Forest Heights 1 tracts · pop 2,164 6.7 The Vue 3 tracts · pop 13,758

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