1 census tracts · pop 2,960 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.6/10
· range 6.6–6.6
University East is a white-black neighborhood in Peoria with 1 census tract and a population of 2,960 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 70% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 56% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $846/month sits 16% lower than the Peoria citywide average ($1,005).
Risk score
6.6
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
University East vs PeoriaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority66%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport99%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in University East
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
22.0%Housing insecurity
15.7%Utility shutoff threat
29.2%Food insecurity
30.6%SNAP enrollment
11.8%No health insurance
35.2%Any disability
Frequently asked
About University East
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for University East?
University East scores 6.6/10 (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 East compare to Peoria overall?
University East scores 2.5 points higher than Peoria overall (4.1/10). Renters spend 70% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $846 vs $1,005.
Q3
What is the average rent in University East?
Average gross rent in University East is $846/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 70% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of University East residents are renters?
59% of University East households are renter-occupied (vs 43% in Peoria). The neighborhood has 2,960 residents.
Q5
Is University East a high social-vulnerability area?
University East sits in the 94th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly 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 East for landlords?
University East carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.6/10). 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 Peoria as a whole (4.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of University East?
University East has 2,690 residents (White-Black Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (53.2%), Black (non-Hispanic) (30.5%), Hispanic / Latino (8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
