1 census tracts · pop 4,244 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.9/10
· range 3.9–3.9
Lanier Northwest is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Gainesville with 1 census tract and a population of 4,244 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.9/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 55% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 13% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,275/month sits 2% lower than the Gainesville citywide average ($1,299).
Risk score
3.9
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
Lanier Northwest vs GainesvilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority39%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport30%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Lanier Northwest
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
10.6%Housing insecurity
6.3%Utility shutoff threat
13.2%Food insecurity
9.2%SNAP enrollment
13.5%No health insurance
30.3%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Lanier Northwest
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Lanier Northwest?
Lanier Northwest scores 3.9/10 (Lower 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 Lanier Northwest compare to Gainesville overall?
Lanier Northwest scores 1.6 points higher than Gainesville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 55% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $1,275 vs $1,299.
Q3
What is the average rent in Lanier Northwest?
Average gross rent in Lanier Northwest is $1,275/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 55% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Lanier Northwest residents are renters?
19% of Lanier Northwest households are renter-occupied (vs 61% in Gainesville). The neighborhood has 4,244 residents.
Q5
Is Lanier Northwest a high social-vulnerability area?
Lanier Northwest sits in the 47th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less 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 Lanier Northwest for landlords?
Lanier Northwest carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.9/10). 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 (2.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Lanier Northwest?
Lanier Northwest has 4,700 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (77.2%), Hispanic / Latino (19.5%), Black (non-Hispanic) (2.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
