3 census tracts · pop 13,267 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 8.1/10
· range 7.3–8.6
East Morrissey is a neighborhood in Santa Cruz with 3 census tracts and a population of 13,267 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 8.1/10 (High tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 47% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 32% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,597/month sits 6% higher than the Santa Cruz citywide average ($2,452).
Risk score
8.1
High
3 tracts · population-weighted
East Morrissey vs Santa CruzHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority51%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport80%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in East Morrissey
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
10.8%Housing insecurity
6.2%Utility shutoff threat
12.4%Food insecurity
11.5%SNAP enrollment
7.3%No health insurance
28.5%Any disability
Frequently asked
About East Morrissey
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for East Morrissey?
East Morrissey scores 8.1/10 (High tier) across 3 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.
Q2
How does East Morrissey compare to Santa Cruz overall?
East Morrissey scores 0.1 points higher than Santa Cruz overall (8/10). Renters spend 47% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $2,597 vs $2,452.
Q3
What is the average rent in East Morrissey?
Average gross rent in East Morrissey is $2,597/month (pop-weighted across 3 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 47% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of East Morrissey residents are renters?
44% of East Morrissey households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Santa Cruz). The neighborhood has 13,267 residents.
Q5
Is East Morrissey a high social-vulnerability area?
East Morrissey sits in the 55th 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.
Q6
Which tracts in East Morrissey have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in East Morrissey is census tract 06087100200 (score 8.6/10). Across the 3 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 7.3 to 8.6, a spread of 1.3 points.
Q7
How safe is East Morrissey for landlords?
East Morrissey carries a high-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (8.1/10). Pop-weighted across 3 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Santa Cruz as a whole (8/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of East Morrissey?
East Morrissey has 12,881 residents. Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (69.9%), Hispanic / Latino (19.1%), Other / Multiracial (6.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
