1 census tracts · pop 6,424 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.2/10
· range 6.2–6.2
University Village South is a diverse neighborhood in Gainesville with 1 census tract and a population of 6,424 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. 68% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 34% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,184/month sits 9% lower than the Gainesville citywide average ($1,296).
Risk score
6.2
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
University Village South vs GainesvilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority59%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport82%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in University Village South
Aggregated across 0 validated constituent tracts. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Pandemic-era tracking (2020–2021)
829Total filings 2020-21
11.4Avg monthly observed
10.9Pre-pandemic baseline
1.05×Ratio to baseline
Pandemic filings ran near baseline. Tracked under Eviction Lab Eviction Tracking System (Gainesville, FL).
Frequently asked
About University Village South
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for University Village South?
University Village South scores 6.2/10 (Elevated tier) across 1 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 University Village South compare to Gainesville overall?
University Village South scores 3.3 points higher than Gainesville overall (2.9/10). Renters spend 68% of income on rent vs 43% citywide. Average rent: $1,184 vs $1,296.
Q3
What is the average rent in University Village South?
Average gross rent in University Village South is $1,184/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 68% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of University Village South residents are renters?
92% of University Village South households are renter-occupied (vs 62% in Gainesville). The neighborhood has 6,424 residents.
Q5
Is University Village South a high social-vulnerability area?
University Village South sits in the 56th 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
How safe is University Village South for landlords?
University Village South carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.2/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Gainesville as a whole (2.9/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of University Village South?
University Village South has 7,056 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (54%), Hispanic / Latino (18.7%), Black (non-Hispanic) (18.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
