2 census tracts · pop 8,259 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.9/10
· range 3.5–6.4
West Lakes is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Lynwood with 2 census tracts and a population of 8,259 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 60% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 50% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,303/month sits 5% lower than the Lynwood citywide average ($1,368).
Risk score
4.9
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
West Lakes vs LynwoodHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority88%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport63%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in West Lakes
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
23.7%Housing insecurity
15.5%Utility shutoff threat
29.3%Food insecurity
29.3%SNAP enrollment
10.7%No health insurance
32.4%Any disability
Frequently asked
About West Lakes
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Lakes?
West Lakes scores 4.9/10 (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.
Q2
How does West Lakes compare to Lynwood overall?
West Lakes scores 0.1 points lower than Lynwood overall (5/10). Renters spend 60% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,303 vs $1,368.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Lakes?
Average gross rent in West Lakes is $1,303/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 60% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Lakes residents are renters?
20% of West Lakes households are renter-occupied (vs 25% in Lynwood). The neighborhood has 8,259 residents.
Q5
Is West Lakes a high social-vulnerability area?
West Lakes sits in the 71st 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 West Lakes have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in West Lakes is census tract 17031828508 (score 6.4/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3.5 to 6.4, a spread of 2.9 points.
Q7
How safe is West Lakes for landlords?
West Lakes carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.9/10). 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 Lynwood as a whole (5/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of West Lakes?
West Lakes has 8,513 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (60.1%), White (non-Hispanic) (15.2%), Other / Multiracial (13.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
