Neighborhood · Morton, IL

Towne Oaks Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 6,473 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.7/10 · range 2.7–2.7

Towne Oaks is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Morton with 1 census tract and a population of 6,473 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.7/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 78% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 23% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $932/month sits 13% lower than the Morton citywide average ($1,074).

Risk score

2.7

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

Towne Oaks vs Morton How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

78.2% +241%

Morton: 22.9%

Average gross rent

$932 -13%

Morton: $1,074

Average HH income

$82,173 -6%

Morton: $87,760

Poverty rate

11.0% +60%

Morton: 6.9%

Renter share

10.7% -47%

Morton: 20.2%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Towne Oaks and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 2.7–2.7

Why Towne Oaks scores 2.7

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 5.2–5.2 across tracts

5.2

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 3.7–3.7 across tracts

3.7

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 4.3–4.3 across tracts

4.3

Rent control risk

78% of income on rent · Range 3.6–3.6 across tracts

3.6

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.1–5.1 across tracts

5.1

Tenant organizing strength

11% renter households · Range 5.0–5.0 across tracts

5.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 3.8–3.8 across tracts

3.8

Economic stress

11.0% below poverty line · Range 2.7–2.7 across tracts

2.7

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 4.3–4.3 across tracts

4.3

Risk score comparison

Towne Oaks vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Towne Oaks

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
17179021500	2.7	6,473	78%	$932

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 59

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 51%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 65%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 14%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 74%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Towne Oaks

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

8.5%Housing insecurity
5.5%Utility shutoff threat
10.4%Food insecurity
9.7%SNAP enrollment
6.2%No health insurance
30.7%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Towne Oaks

What is the eviction-risk score for Towne Oaks?

Towne Oaks scores 2.7/10 (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.

How does Towne Oaks compare to Morton overall?

Towne Oaks scores 1.2 points lower than Morton overall (3.9/10). Renters spend 78% of income on rent vs 23% citywide. Average rent: $932 vs $1,074.

What is the average rent in Towne Oaks?

Average gross rent in Towne Oaks is $932/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 78% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Towne Oaks residents are renters?

11% of Towne Oaks households are renter-occupied (vs 20% in Morton). The neighborhood has 6,473 residents.

Is Towne Oaks a high social-vulnerability area?

Towne Oaks sits in the 59th 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.

How safe is Towne Oaks for landlords?

Towne Oaks carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.7/10). 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 Morton as a whole (3.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Towne Oaks?

Towne Oaks has 6,640 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (93.5%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (2.4%), Other / Multiracial (2.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

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