1 census tracts · pop 1,907 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.9/10
· range 5.9–5.9
Van Loon is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Gary with 1 census tract and a population of 1,907 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 51% 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 $1,031/month sits 2% higher than the Gary citywide average ($1,012).
Risk score
5.9
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Van Loon vs GaryHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority51%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport18%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Van Loon
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
25.1%Housing insecurity
22.7%Utility shutoff threat
41.9%Food insecurity
35.8%SNAP enrollment
20.4%No health insurance
47.4%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Van Loon
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Van Loon?
Van Loon scores 5.9/10 (Moderate 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 Van Loon compare to Gary overall?
Van Loon scores 2.8 points higher than Gary overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 51% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $1,031 vs $1,012.
Q3
What is the average rent in Van Loon?
Average gross rent in Van Loon is $1,031/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 51% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Van Loon residents are renters?
22% of Van Loon households are renter-occupied (vs 51% in Gary). The neighborhood has 1,907 residents.
Q5
Is Van Loon a high social-vulnerability area?
Van Loon sits in the 75th 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 Van Loon for landlords?
Van Loon carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.9/10). 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 Gary as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Van Loon?
Van Loon has 1,876 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (68%), Hispanic / Latino (18%), Other / Multiracial (8.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
